Delta delays planned flight to Saudi Arabia after deadly Riyadh airport strikes
Delta Air Lines delayed its planned nonstop flight service between Atlanta and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Monday after consecutive Houthi strikes killed over a dozen people and wounded hundreds more at the Saudi airport over the weekend.
TL;DR
- Delta Air Lines delayed its planned nonstop flight service between Atlanta and Riyadh.
- The delay occurred after consecutive Houthi strikes at the Saudi airport.
- The strikes resulted in over a dozen deaths and hundreds of injuries.
- Delta cited safety and security of customers and employees as the reason for the delay.
- The airline is monitoring the situation and in contact with government and aviation partners.