Event Brief
Oct 8, 2026 at 4:06 PM ET
Airlines suspend Riyadh flights after reported blasts
By The BriefBrief · Sources (3)
Lufthansa and Air India temporarily suspended service to Riyadh after explosions were reported Thursday, including a large blast at King Khalid International Airport. FlightAware recorded more than 275 cancellations, representing 40% of scheduled arrivals and 30% of departures; Houthi rebels claimed responsibility but offered no evidence.
WHO: Lufthansa and Air India
WHAT: Temporarily suspended flights to Riyadh after explosions were reported at the airport.
WHEN: Oct 8, 2026 at 3:38 PM ET
WHERE: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
WHY: The airlines temporarily suspended service after explosions were reported at Riyadh's airport.
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