Etihad Airways has officially grounded all flights connecting Abu Dhabi to Riyadh through October 19 following the continued closure of the Saudi capital’s main airport. The airline has also extended the suspension of services to Jeddah and Dammam until October 14, citing ongoing regional disruptions caused by recent security incidents. These adjustments reflect broader instability across the Kingdom, as repeated Houthi attacks have forced several major carriers to re-evaluate their operations for safety reasons.

The situation has caused significant travel uncertainty, with other international operators like Air France also choosing to pause services to Riyadh and Dubai until the end of October. Aviation authorities have indicated that operational status remains fluid, and travelers are strongly encouraged to verify their flight details directly through their respective airlines before heading to the airport. Both Etihad and other carriers are currently reaching out to impacted passengers to manage rebooking options as they continue to monitor security conditions in real time.