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Delta delays first nonstop U.S.-Saudi flight to March amid Riyadh airport attacks

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12 Oct 2026
CNBC
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Delta delays first nonstop U.S.-Saudi flight to March amid Riyadh airport attacks

Delta Air Lines has postponed the launch of its nonstop flight between Atlanta and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from October 23 to March due to deadly attacks on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport. The attacks, claimed by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis, have caused multiple flight cancellations and airport closure after a projectile struck a passenger terminal, killing at least 12 and injuring over 300. The FAA has issued a caution for flights in the region due to ongoing military risks. Delta remains committed to serving Saudi Arabia long-term and is monitoring the situation closely with aviation partners.

Delta Air Lines shares are trading at USD 80.89 on Pluang as of Oct 12, 2026, 21:31 WIB, down 1.56% for the day. The stock's market cap stands at $54.04 billion, reflecting its significant size in the industrials sector. Despite the delay in launching the Riyadh route, Delta's typical hold time on Pluang is 97 days, indicating steady investor interest.

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