Attacks, an airport closure, and an FAA warning put Delta’s planned Riyadh service at risk. The new route could add flights, but the safety concerns make the news unfavorable for Delta.
Delta’s planned Saudi service could be delayed or disrupted, and the warning covers flights at every altitude. Delta has not said whether it will start on time. Its new route could add service, but safety concerns, repeated attacks, and the airport closure make the risks greater than that possible gain.
FedEx flies to Riyadh 6 times weekly, and the FAA warning covers U.S.-registered aircraft amid regional flight disruptions. No FedEx delay or cancellation is reported, but its Saudi flights face added safety and schedule risk.
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