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Lufthansa, Indian airlines suspend Riyadh service after explosions hit Saudi capital

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What happened

Airlines like Lufthansa and Air India have temporarily suspended flights to Saudi Arabia's capital after explosions were reported Thursday, including a large blast at Riyadh's international airport…

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  • Reported by ABC News and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:46:32 UTC.

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  1. Air India, IndiGo cancel and divert Riyadh flights after missile threat

  2. Flights to Saudi capital suspended after Houthis 'attack on airport'

  3. Lufthansa, Indian airlines suspend Riyadh service after explosions hit Saudi capital

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