Bangladesh, Oct. 14 -- Restrictions on operations at Saudi Arabian airports have affected 86 direct and transit flights operated by various airlines to and from Dhaka, disrupting travel plans for 13,490 passengers, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB).

Of the affected flights, 36 were direct services and 50 were transit flights, CAAB data showed.

Biman Bangladesh Airlines recorded the highest number of affected direct flights among Bangladeshi carriers, at 14, followed by US-Bangla Airlines with 10. Riyadh Air had seven affected flights, while Saudia Airlines had five.

Among transit services, IndiGo Airlines accounted for 22 affected flights, followed by Emirates with 11. Qatar Airways and flydubai each had s...