Lufthansa Group suspends Riyadh flights through October 16

Lufthansa Group airlines have suspended flights to Riyadh through October 16 inclusive. The group told the dpa news agency the decision follows current developments in the Middle East.

The suspension came after the Houthi movement claimed responsibility for a new missile attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. Saudi Arabia said it intercepted several projectiles. Debris from the intercepted missiles fell onto a terminal building, airport sources said. The Houthis have also renewed a call for airlines to stop flying to Saudi Arabia.