Saudi Arabia: Flight disruptions reported at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, March 8

Event

Unconfirmed media reports indicate that flight disruptions are ongoing at King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah March 8, following a series of likely weaponized drone interceptions in the vicinity. Reports first emerged March 7 that incoming and outgoing flights were being canceled at JED due to security concerns.

Flight disruptions will likely persist at JED in the coming days as the Al-Houthi rebels continue to launch missile and drone attacks against Saudi Arabia's major cities, particularly in the southern region. The Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces (RSADF) stated March 7 that it had intercepted and destroyed 10 Al-Houthi-launched weaponized drones targeting southern areas of the kingdom in the last 24 hours.

Advice

Confirm all flights to and from JED in the coming days. Contact airlines for details on flights. Consider alternate modes of transportation. Plan for delays and increased demand for alternative transportation methods.