Delta Air Lines Delays Decision on Launching Flight to Saudi Arabia Amid Security Concerns
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian has said that safety concerns are influencing whether the airline will proceed with its planned inaugural flight from Atlanta to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The flights were scheduled for October 23 but have been put under review following recent attacks at King Khalid International Airport by Houthi rebels backed by Iran. Bastian emphasized in an interview that Delta's decision hinges on safety assessments and assured customers they would be informed of the outcome soon. Originally, Delta planned to operate daily flights from October 23 through October 30 before reducing frequency to three times a week.
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