# FAA warns US airlines on Saudi flights

> US airlines told to pause Saudi flights amid safety risks.
- Title: FAA warns US airlines on Saudi flights · The Straits Times
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: The Straits Times — https://straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/faa-tells-us-airlines-to-exercise-caution-in-saudi-arabia-flights-citing-safety-risks
- Published: 2026-10-11T22:15:14+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: faa, saudi arabia, us airlines, military strikes, aviation safety, riyadh airport, news, world
## 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 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
## Key takeaway

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