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Philippine Airlines suspends services to Riyadh, Delta Air Lines postpones Riyadh launch to March
October 13th 2026
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has suspended all flights between Manila and Riyadh in Saudi Arabia until at least November 29 this year. Read More » The Filipino carrier late last week cancelled its October 8 service as the airport in Riyadh came under attack. "PAL continues to closely monitor developments and assess conditions affecting the safe operation of its flights. Further updates will be provided as necessary," PAL said. The strikes on King Khalid International Airport have killed at least 18 people, injured hundreds more and destroyed a Saudia A320. Yemen Houthi forces have claimed responsibility for the attacks.
In related news, Delta Air Lines has pushed back the planned start of its nonstop flights from Atlanta to Riyadh to March next year. The Skyteam alliance member was scheduled to begin flying to Riyadh on October 23. Impacted passengers were eligible for refunds and can access rebooking options through the Delta app or website. "The safety and security of our customers and employees always come first and continue to guide our operational decisions," Delta said. "We remain in close contact with relevant government and aviation partners, including Saudia and Riyadh Air, as we monitor the situation. Saudi Arabia remains an important market for Delta, and we are committed to serving the Kingdom for the long-term. We look forward to connecting Saudi Arabia to Delta’s global network in March 2027."
