Lufthansa and Indian airlines suspend Riyadh flights after airport explosions

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Lufthansa and Air India have suspended flights to Riyadh after explosions, including a large blast at the Saudi capital's international airport, were reported Thursday. More than 275 flights were canceled at King Khalid International Airport, accounting for 40% of scheduled arrivals and 30% of departures. Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed responsibility, saying a ballistic missile caused damage, though Saudi officials did not immediately comment. Lufthansa Group will suspend Riyadh flights through Oct. 16, while Air India, Akasa Air, and IndiGo have halted service through the weekend. The Houthis also claimed additional missile attacks on airports in Riyadh and Najran.


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