Delta Air Lines has postponed its planned nonstop Atlanta-Riyadh flights until March 2027 following security incidents at Riyadh’s international airport. The delay affects the airline’s planned entry into Saudi Arabia and its strategic partnership with Riyadh Air.
Delta Riyadh Air Partnership
Delta confirms Atlanta to Riyadh flights, strengthening Riyadh Air partnership despite ongoing Middle East tensions.
Delta Air Lines (DL) is moving forward with plans to launch nonstop flights between Atlanta (ATL) and Riyadh (RUH), marking a significant shift from its earlier stance on operating in Saudi Arabia.
Delta Air Lines (DL), a leading premium airline, and Riyadh Air (RX), Saudi Arabia’s innovative new full-service global carrier, have signed a Strategic Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding.