FAA warns US airlines on Saudi flights

US airlines told to pause Saudi flights amid safety risks.

Oct 11, 2026

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FAA warns US airlines on Saudi flights

US airlines told to pause Saudi flights amid safety risks.

In brief

US airlines told to pause Saudi flights amid safety risks. US airlines must pause flights to Saudi Arabia until Dec 10 due to military strikes killing 13 and wounding 300+. Originally reported by The Straits Times.

FAA warns US airlines

The FAA told US airlines on Oct 11 to exercise caution on flights to or over Saudi Arabia due to safety risks from military activity and navigation interference.

Riyadh airport strikes

Strikes on Oct 10 killed 13 people and wounded over 300, closing the airport until at least Oct 12.

Delta flight plans

Delta flight plans

Delta plans direct Atlanta-Riyadh flights starting Oct 23, but CEO Ed Bastian said safety will determine the decision.

“safety is going to make the call”

The main idea

US airlines must pause flights to Saudi Arabia until Dec 10 due to military strikes killing 13 and wounding 300+.

Read the original on The Straits Times

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