Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport will remain shut until Saturday following consecutive Houthi missile attacks, causing major disruption to Saudi aviation. According to FlightRadar24 data, the skies over Riyadh are empty today, with zero aircraft tracked over the Saudi capital. All flights scheduled to land in Riyadh are being diverted to Jeddah on Saudi Arabia's west coast, nearly 950 kilometers away. Etihad Airways has extended all flight cancellations to Riyadh until October 19th, citing security concerns and operational disruptions. The airline said in a statement that passenger safety is its top priority and it is monitoring the situation closely. Fuel prices have surged, and regional tensions are escalating as the airport closure continues to affect thousands of travelers. Saudi aviation authorities have placed the country on high alert and are assessing the damage to airport infrastructure. Flights are expected to resume on Saturday if security conditions improve, but airlines warn of further delays. Stay tuned to Islam Global News for live updates from Saudi Arabia.
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Riyadh Airport Closed Till Oct 19: Etihad Extends Flight Cancellations After Houthi Attacks
BREAKING: Riyadh Airport closed till Oct 19 after Houthi attacks. Etihad cancels flights, empty skies over Riyadh, all flights diverted to Jeddah.

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