Aviation

The flights have been cancelled following a series of deadly Houthi attacks on the international airport at Riyadh that took the lives of at least 14 people and injured several.

The fresh attack came a day after a missile struck the international airport at Riyadh and killed twelve.

The carrier reports 13% passenger growth in India and says bilateral traffic rights limit expansion, while higher fuel costs have prompted capacity cuts and fare hikes.

Israel will honour Indian pilot Smit Machchhar for thwarting an alleged hijack attempt aboard a flydubai flight.

The case has been registered under the relevant provisions of the Anti-Hijacking Act, 2016, and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.

Air India and Air India Express suspend Riyadh services until October 10, while Akasa Air and Saudia cancel Thursday's flights.

Congressman Josh Gottheimer praised Machchhar and others for preventing an alleged cockpit attack and safely landing the Israel-bound flight.

Israeli Ambassador Reuven Azar praised Captain Smit Machchhar’s bravery and said the attack targeted Israel-UAE ties and the Abraham Accords.

Flydubai flight FZ1165 landed safely at Lucknow airport after adverse weather conditions at Pokhara forced the diversion; authorities said there was no emergency.

The move follows an attack on the captain of a Tel Aviv-bound Flydubai flight, while Australian and New Zealand authorities investigate the co-pilot’s time in their countries.

The aircraft was on a routine mission to Lagos when it crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo state; authorities have not yet confirmed casualties.

This is the second time since April that the carrier has increased the fuel surcharge, which was introduced in March.

The co-pilot has been identified as Hamam al-Hammami, an Omani national, although his identity has not been officially confirmed.