Riyadh Air Is Busing Passengers 270 Miles to Avoid Houthi Strikes

Riyadh Air was built to turn the Saudi capital into a global hub. Months after launch and following a wave of Houthi attacks, it is landing passengers 270 miles away and driving them in by coach.

Published on RocksNews: 26 Oct 2026, 13:48 UTC
Updated: 26 Oct 2026, 13:48 UTC
Language: English

Riyadh Air Is Busing Passengers 270 Miles to Avoid Houthi Strikes — Image credit: Photo Credit: Boeing

Riyadh Air was built to turn the Saudi capital into a global hub. Months after launch and following a wave of Houthi attacks, it is landing passengers 270 miles away and driving them in by coach.