US, Oct. 19 -- Saudi Arabia's tourism industry faces a serious confidence crisis following deadly missile and drone attacks on airports, particularly Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport. Although Riyadh airport reportedly reopened on October 18, international airlines including Lufthansa, KLM and Cathay Pacific continue suspending flights, while Delta has postponed its new Atlanta-Riyadh route until March 2027.

Australia advises against all travel to Saudi Arabia, and major events, including Riyadh's Future Investment Initiative, have been postponed. The disruptions threaten tourism, hotels, aviation growth and billions invested in Vision 2030. Saudi aviation authorities and airlines have responded operationally, but a prominent, ...