Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:31pm on 08 Oct 2026,Thursday India Global
An Air India flight from Delhi to Riyadh was forced to turn back on October 8 after Houthi attacks targeted airports in Saudi Arabia, raising concerns over aviation safety. Flight AI2243, which had departed Delhi, returned safely after pilots decided to avoid Saudi airspace. The attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and other Saudi airports reportedly caused casualties, with one person killed and eight injured in one incident. Air India and Air India Express subsequently suspended flights to and from Riyadh until October 10. Passengers affected by cancellations are being offered refunds or rescheduling options. (PC: X)
