One-Third of Saudi Flights Canceled and Major Events Postponed
Cirium data showed that 322 out of 941 scheduled flights from Saudi Arabia, or 34%, were cancelled or did not fly on October 19, alongside the postponement of the Future Investment Initiative summit and an EU-GCC summit.
Data from aviation analytics firm Cirium showed that 322 out of 941 scheduled flights from Saudi Arabia, representing 34%, were cancelled or did not fly on October 19, according to Skift.
The cancellation rate in Riyadh remained at 66%, indicating that the capital remained the most affected by air traffic disruption.
In the same context, major events were postponed, including the Future Investment Initiative and the EU-GCC summit, while the "Six Kings Slam" tournament was moved to December.
Skift reported that this led to hotel booking cancellations and losses in business tourism spending, covering events such as meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions.
What do these terms mean?
Cirium: A company specializing in aviation data analytics, flight schedules, and airline and airport performance.
Cancellation rate: The ratio of canceled flights to total scheduled flights during a specific period.
Business tourism (MICE): Tourism related to meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions, where companies spend on travel and hospitality.
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