UAE carriers cancel more flights to Saudi Arabia amidst regional disruption

Etihad Airways and flydubai have extended the cancellation of flights to several cities in Saudi Arabia due to the impact of regional disruptions.

In a statement sent to ARN News, flydubai said flights to several cities, including Abha, Dammam and Riyadh, have been cancelled up to and including October 29. 

Meanwhile, Etihad Airways called off flights between Abu Dhabi and Dammam, Jeddah and Riyadh until November 5. 

Here's a list of Etihad flights:

Dammam: All flights between Abu Dhabi and Dammam have been cancelled through November 5.

Riyadh: All flights between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh have been cancelled through November 5.

Jeddah The following flights between Abu Dhabi and Jeddah have been cancelled through November 5.

  • EY601 from Abu Dhabi to Jeddah
  • EY602 from Jeddah to Abu Dhabi
  • EY603 from Abu Dhabi to Jeddah
  • EY604 from Jeddah to Abu Dhabi

Flights have been suspended since early October following Houthi attacks targeting Saudi Arabia's airports, civilians and civilian infrastructure, and oil facilities. 

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