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PIA suspends Riyadh flights amid rising tensions

PIA suspends Riyadh flights amid rising tensions
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  • Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has temporarily suspended its flights to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, due to the deteriorating security situation in the Middle East.
  • The suspension comes as Saudi Arabia faces escalating attacks by Yemen’s Houthi militia, with airports in Riyadh and other parts of the kingdom reportedly targeted by drones and ballistic missiles.
  • IndiGo cancelled its services to and from the Saudi capital until October 9, while Air India and Akasa Air suspended their Riyadh operations until October 10.

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Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has temporarily suspended its flights to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, due to the deteriorating security situation in the Middle East.

A PIA spokesperson confirmed the decision on Friday, advising passengers to contact the airline’s call centre to verify their flight status before heading to the airport.

The suspension comes as Saudi Arabia faces escalating attacks by Yemen’s Houthi militia, with airports in Riyadh and other parts of the kingdom reportedly targeted by drones and ballistic missiles.

Originally published by Minute mirror on Oct 9, 2026 Read the full article at minutemirror.com.pk
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