Houthi attacks disrupt Riyadh flights, hit Indian airlines

Houthi attacks have halted flights at Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport, disrupting services including Indian routes and airlines. Numerous flights have been cancelled or delayed, affecting Indian passengers. As of 4:25 PM on October 8, 169 of 378 outbound flights from Riyadh were cancelled, and 124 of 369 inbound flights were affected. Air India Express cancelled two scheduled services, Air India had one of two flights disrupted, and Indigo also reported cancellations. Saudi national carrier Saudia faced the most impact, with 97 of 140 outbound and 87 of 136 inbound flights cancelled. Airport operations have been suspended multiple times for hours in recent days due to security concerns. Passengers are advised to confirm flight status with airlines before heading to the airport.