Travelers planning to fly towards Saudi Arabia are facing numerous cancellations and delays following attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.
According to Reuters, some of the largest international air companies have temporarily suspended flights to the Saudi capital for security reasons.
Lufthansa has cancelled flights to Riyadh by October 16th, while Air France - KLM has extended the suspension until the end of the month.
Air carriers from India and other Asian countries have also changed their times and operations plans.
Reuters reports that aviation authorities have announced the airport's closure by 17 October, due to the security situation.
Cutoffs may also affect travelers using the region's airports for connecting flights to other destinations.
Passengers are recommended to check flight status directly to the airline company before leaving for the airport.
Those with reservations in the affected dates should consider opportunities to change the ticket, restore or shift to alternative routes.
The right to compensation depends on the law that applies to flight, booking conditions and concrete annulment circumstances.
The situation shows how quickly geopolitical developments can affect the global tourism industry.
With thousands of affected travellers and changing restrictions, airlines are continuing to monitor the security of airspace in the region.
