The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States ( FAA ) has stated that after Houthi militants supported by Iran in Yemen claimed to have launched deadly attacks, U.S. airlines should exercise caution when flying into or around Saudi Arabia. These attacks have led to the closure of the airport in Saudi Arabia's capital.

As of Monday, King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, remained closed. Officials stated that the attack began last week and escalated on Saturday when a projectile struck the airport's passenger terminal, resulting in at least 12 deaths and over 300 injuries.

Airlines have suspended flights to that airport, and some of these suspensions will continue throughout the rest of this week.

The United States, Australia, and other countries have advised their citizens not to travel to that region.

FAA stated later on Sunday evening that pilots should be "exercise caution (be cautious)" within or around Saudi Arabia due to "flying safety risks associated with ongoing military activities" as well as issues with navigation systems. FAA mentioned that these threats may pose a potential risk to "aircraft at all altitudes." The warning will remain in effect until December 10th.

Most American airlines do not fly to Saudi Arabia.

Delta Air Lines plans to launch its first direct flight from Atlanta to Riyadh on October 23. Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian ( Ed Bastian ) stated in an interview on Thursday, before the missile attacks on Saturday, that whether the flight would proceed as planned "would be determined by security considerations." A Delta Air Lines spokesperson said that as of late Sunday, the company had not changed its plans.