Riyadh airport extends suspension of operations after deadly attack
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Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has extended the suspension of operations at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh following the deadly attack claimed by Yemen's Ansarullah movement.
In a statement, the authority said the suspension would remain in place until the necessary procedures to verify the safety of airport facilities and operational readiness are completed. No date has been announced for the resumption of flights.
Saudi authorities said the decision was taken to ensure passenger safety and to complete technical inspections after the attack on the airport.
According to official figures, 13 people were killed and 309 others were injured when Ansarullah targeted a passenger terminal at King Khalid International Airport on Saturday.
The continued closure has prompted several international airlines to suspend or extend the suspension of flights to and from Riyadh, while the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has advised American carriers to exercise caution when operating in Saudi Arabian airspace because of the heightened security risks.
Saudi authorities said airport operations will resume only after all safety inspections have been completed and the facilities are confirmed to be fully operational.(ILKHA)
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