Riyadh:Kuwait City Kuwait Airways canceled two flights between Kuwait City and Riyadh on Saturday, citing the closure of the Saudi capital's airport due to a "security situation."
According to Anadolu Agency, the national carrier announced the cancellation of flight KU775 from Kuwait to Riyadh and the return flight KU776 on October 10, 2026. Kuwait Airways urged passengers to monitor their flight status, assuring that updates would be communicated through notifications and text messages to the contact numbers associated with bookings.
As of Saturday, Saudi authorities had not officially confirmed the airport's closure. Nonetheless, King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh advised passengers to contact their airlines directly to verify the status of their flights amid reports of air traffic disruptions and passenger evacuations.
The airport expressed gratitude to passengers for their understanding and cooperation but did not disclose further details about the disruptions. This situation arose amid heightened concerns over aviation safety following a series of Houthi attacks on Saudi airports and other facilities.
Saudi authorities reported on Friday that three citizens were killed and others injured in two attacks on Thursday, which targeted facilities at King Khalid International Airport and a Saudi Arabian Airlines aircraft. Despite these incidents, operational activities resumed, and air traffic returned to normal, According to Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation.
The Houthis have claimed responsibility for several missile and drone attacks on King Khalid International Airport and other Saudi airports in recent days.