Philippine Airlines cancels Manila-Riyadh flights following airport attack
Philippine Airlines (PAL), has cancelled its Manila-Riyadh-Manila flights on Thursday, October 8, 2026, citing "developing situation in the region."
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Philippine Airlines has cancelled its Manila-Riyadh-Manila flights on Thursday, October 8, 2026, citing the developing security situation in the region. The airline's operational teams are assessing airport conditions and their implications for subsequent flights. Affected passengers will be informed of cancellations and available travel options. Saudi civil aviation authorities confirmed that one person was killed and eight others were injured in an attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. The Iran-backed Houthis took responsibility for attacks including firing a ballistic missile at the airport and attacking Aden's international airport with ballistic missiles and explosive-laden drones. Flights between the UAE and Manila via Philippine Airlines remain unaffected, with Dubai-Manila-Dubai flights continuing on schedule.
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Reported by: Khaleej Times 8 Oct 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Khaleej Times →
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