Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian airports have disrupted travel for 19,377 passengers from Dhaka, forcing the cancellation or suspension of 126 flights over nine days.

Shahjalal International Airport authorities said on Monday that 59 direct flights and 67 transit flights had been cancelled or suspended.

The direct flights included 20 operated by Biman Bangladesh Airlines, 10 by US-Bangla Airlines, 19 by Saudia and 10 by Riyadh Air.

US-Bangla has cancelled its Riyadh services until Oct 21, while Biman has suspended flights on the route indefinitely.

Biman is planning to resume Dammam services on Oct 21 after reviewing the situation.

Among transit services, India's IndiGo recorded the highest number of cancellations, ...