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Delta delays Riyadh nonstop launch after Saudi airport attacks — Delta Riyadh flight delayed

Delta Air Lines is pushing back the start of its Atlanta to Riyadh service until March after deadly attacks disrupt operations at the Saudi capital's main airport. The route had been scheduled to begin on Oct. 23 and would have been the first nonstop commercial flight between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.

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Delta postpones the launch of Atlanta–Riyadh nonstop service after attacks at King Khalid International Airport cause major disruptions and casualties.
Since Thursday, thousands of flights—about half the schedule—have been canceled to and from Riyadh, with at least 12 killed and over 300 wounded following a terminal strike.
The FAA issues a warning effective until Dec. 10 urging U.S. carriers to exercise caution in Saudi Arabian airspace amid ongoing military activities and navigation system risks.

Route launch postponed amid security risks

As reported by CNBC, Delta says it will delay the launch of nonstop service between Atlanta and Riyadh after attacks hit King Khalid International Airport and trigger major flight disruptions.

Thousands of flights have been canceled to and from the Riyadh airport since Thursday, or about half the schedule, according to Flightradar24. Officials say the violence escalates on Saturday when a projectile strikes a passenger terminal, killing at least 12 people and wounding more than 300.

The airline says it remains in close contact with government and aviation partners, including Saudia and Riyadh Air, as it monitors the situation. Delta adds that Saudi Arabia remains an important market and that it is committed to serving the Kingdom over the long term.

FAA warning adds pressure on U.S. carriers

Delta had planned to operate the route with an Airbus A350-900 widebody aircraft. Chief Executive Ed Bastian tells CNBC on Thursday that the airline has not yet decided whether to postpone the debut, adding that safety will determine the outcome.

The delay comes after the Federal Aviation Administration on Sunday tells U.S. airlines to exercise caution when flying in or around Saudi Arabia. The FAA warning, effective until Dec. 10, says ongoing military activities and navigation system risks could threaten aircraft at all altitudes.

Our earlier coverage of Philippine Airlines’ Manila–Riyadh suspension detailed how the carrier kept the route offline through Nov. 29 amid ongoing security concerns tied to attacks near King Khalid International Airport. We also noted the broader operational and financial strain from repeated disruptions, alongside airlines’ continued safety assessments as risks around Riyadh evolved.

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