Airlines Are Pausing Riyadh Flights After the Houthi Airport Attacks, Here’s What You’re Owed and What the UK Says

Breaking · Flights & Access Lufthansa and Air India have paused Riyadh flights and the FCDO warns against all but essential travel there. Here is your refund right, and what you… By Kevin Crow · Oct 9, 2026 Read the full story

If your flight to or through Riyadh was cancelled this week, you are owed a refund or a re-route, but almost certainly not cash compensation. Missile strikes are the kind of "extraordinary circumstance" that airlines can use to avoid paying it. The UK… Travel Himalaya Nepal · News Read the full story

What has actually happened at Riyadh airport?

The Houthis have claimed ballistic missile attacks on King Khalid International Airport, and on Thursday 8 October witnesses reported smoke and a fire on a commercial plane, according to The Irish Times. Saudi authorities have not confirmed the Houthi claims… Travel Himalaya Nepal · News Read the full story

Which airlines have stopped flying to Riyadh?

Lufthansa and Air India have said they are suspending Riyadh flights. Other carriers have also reported halting service, including IndiGo and Philippine Airlines. Reported end dates differ between outlets: some say Lufthansa is out until 16 October and Air… Travel Himalaya Nepal · News Read the full story

What does the UK government say about travelling to Riyadh?

The FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Aseer, Riyadh, Najran and Jizan provinces, and against all travel within 10km of the Yemen border. Its Saudi Arabia page, updated on 8 October, says the Houthis have fired missiles and drones at Saudi… Travel Himalaya Nepal · News Read the full story

What is your airline legally required to give you?

If the airline cancels, you can choose a refund or a re-route in every major system. Cash compensation is the part you are unlikely to get. The EU's passenger-rights page lists security risks and political instability among the extraordinary circumstances… Travel Himalaya Nepal · News Read the full story

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