Airlines Cancel Riyadh Flights After Houthi Airport Attack

“Bloomberg reports airlines have cancelled flights to Riyadh after a Houthi attack on the airport. Oil is up three point nine percent on supply concerns.” — Hank Ledger, on air

On air: Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock on The Opening Bell
Published 9:33 AM ET, Thursday, October 8, 2026

At a glance

First reported by Bloomberg.com: “Airlines Cancel Flights to Riyadh After Houthi Attack on Airport”.
Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 9:33 AM ET on The Opening Bell, by Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock.
Topics: American Airlines, Riyadh, Houthi.
BBN covered this story before: Brazil Regulator Approves American Airlines Stake in Azul (October 7).

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Bloomberg.comAirlines Cancel Flights to Riyadh After Houthi Attack on Airport

What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorBloomberg reports airlines have cancelled flights to Riyadh after a Houthi attack on the airport. Oil is up three point nine percent on supply concerns.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThat hits global travel and raises Middle East tension. Airlines like Southwest, Delta and American are the tickers in play.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHank, I'm still looking for the gift. It's hiding.