Qatar Airways, Sri Lankan, Lufthansa, Air India cancel Riyadh flights

Multiple airlines including Qatar Airways, Sri Lankan Airlines, Lufthansa, and Air India have cancelled flights to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, due to threats from Houthi rebels. Air India's cancellation applies to today's service. Qatar Airways has also suspended Sunday's Doha-Riyadh service, extending previous two-day cancellations, citing passenger safety as the priority. Sri Lankan Airlines has cancelled Riyadh flights until October 18, advising booked passengers to contact the airline for rebooking arrangements. Lufthansa has suspended Riyadh services until October 16 amid intense fighting between Houthis and Saudi forces, including missile attacks targeting Riyadh airport. The Houthis also attacked Aden airport in Yemen, disrupting outbound flights, while Yemen's government has called for UN Security Council action.