US Embassy Warns of Possible Houthi Attacks and Travel Disruptions in Saudi Arabia

Conflict · First reported 2 Nov, 23:44 · Updated 00:34

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The US Embassy in Saudi Arabia warned American citizens that Houthi-related hostilities could escalate and disrupt air travel. It advised caution at airports and said some services had resumed at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport, while airports in Jeddah and Dammam remained operational with reported delays and cancellations.

The US Embassy issued an alert warning of possible attacks on airports, airspace closures and flight disruptions amid hostilities involving the Houthis and Saudi Arabia.
The embassy urged Americans to use caution at airports and verify flight information with airlines and airport authorities.
King Khalid International Airport had partially reopened for some flights; airports in Jeddah and Dammam remained operational, with some delays and cancellations reported.

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Key facts

Issuing body: US Embassy in Saudi Arabia
Alert date: Monday, local time; the report is dated November 3
Riyadh airport: King Khalid International Airport had partially reopened for domestic flights and select international services operated by national carriers
Jeddah and Dammam airports: Both remained operational, with some delays and cancellations reported
Government employee travel: US government employees in the Kingdom required special authorisation from the Chief of Mission to use any airport