Content overview: “Houthi Strikes Disrupt Over 25% of Saudi Flights, Threatening Gulf Aviation Hub”. More than a quarter of flights in Saudi Arabia have been disrupted by Houthi drone and missile strikes, according to flight data, as the Yemen-based group intensifies its attacks on the kingdom’s key airports. The disruptions affect major hubs including Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport and Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International Airport, both critical for connecting international travelers across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. This marks a significant escalation in the six-year conflict, with the Houthis targeting civilian infrastructure in response to the Saudi-led coalition’s air campaign in Yemen.
The attacks have forced airlines to delay or reroute flights, causing cascading delays across the region. Industry analysts warn that the Gulf’s hub model—which relies on seamless connections and punctuality—is losing the reliability it sells, potentially driving traffic to alternative hubs like Istanbul or Doha. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.