Riyadh airport resumes flights amid explosions and air alerts

King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh resumed flight activity on Sunday, October 25, after a two-week closure, as explosions and reported air-defence activity were reported in the Saudi capital. Flight-tracking data showed a plane taking off for Jeddah early in the day, although the full status of airport operations was not immediately clear. The airport had announced that Terminal 1 would handle domestic flights and Terminal 2 international flights operated by national carriers, effective October 25. Passengers with confirmed bookings were advised to check with their airlines before travelling to the airport. Riyadh Air said several Sunday departures, including flights to Egypt, Bangladesh, the United Kingdom and Pakistan, would instead leave from Al-Qassim Airport. The announcement did not establish how other scheduled services would be affected. An AFP journalist reported hearing three explosions in Riyadh early Sunday, and residents received alerts warning of a hostile aerial threat and urging them to seek safety. The Saudi-led coalition said it had intercepted a ballistic missile aimed at Riyadh and downed two drones in the area. The reported explosions and...