Riyadh Air Is Busing Passengers 270 Miles to Avoid Houthi Strikes

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Riyadh Air Is Busing Passengers 270 Miles to Avoid Houthi Strikes

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Riyadh Air is transporting passengers by coach from an airport 270 miles away from Riyadh after Houthi attacks disrupted its intended operations. The workaround highlights security risks to Saudi aviation and challenges to Riyadh's ambitions as an international travel hub.

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.

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