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• Deepthi Nair
Houthi attacks have forced Riyadh Air to route passengers through Al Qassim rather than its Riyadh hub, with travelers completing the final leg to the capital by bus. The workaround adds about 270 miles and a 4.5-hour road journey, underscoring how regional security threats can disrupt airline operations and passenger itineraries.
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Houthi attacks have forced Riyadh Air to route passengers through Al Qassim rather than its Riyadh hub, with travelers completing the final leg to the capital by bus. The workaround adds about 270 miles and a 4.5-hour road journey, underscoring how regional security threats can disrupt airline operations and passenger itineraries.
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