BA suspends flights to Saudi Arabia

British Airways today suspended flights to Saudi Arabia because of “heightened security concerns in the region”.

The suspension, until further notice, followed discussions earlier today between the airline and the UK Department for Transport.

BA’s safety and security director Geoff Want, said, “As a matter of precaution we have decided to suspend all flights to Saudi Arabia for the time being and we will continue to liaise closely with the British government.”

BA normally operates four flights a week to Riyadh and four a week to Jeddah.