Saudi arabia to suspend all international flights over coronavirus
That's correct. On March 15, 2020, the Saudi Arabian government announced that it would be suspending all international flights to and from the country for a period of two weeks, effective from March 15, 2020, to March 29, 2020, in an effort to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The suspension applies to all international flights, including commercial, private, and cargo flights, and affects all airports in Saudi Arabia, including King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, and King Fahd International Airport in Dammam.
The decision was made in consultation with the Saudi Ministry of Health and the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), and is aimed at reducing the risk of transmission of the virus and protecting the health and safety of Saudi citizens and international travelers.
During the suspension period, all international flights will be grounded, and no new flights will be allowed to operate. However, domestic flights within Saudi Arabia will continue to operate as normal.
The Saudi government has also taken other measures to combat the spread of the virus, including:
- Closing all entertainment centers, including cinemas, theme parks, and bowling alleys
- Suspending all sporting events and activities
- Reducing the number of people allowed to gather in public places
- Increasing the number of medical facilities and personnel to deal with the outbreak
- Implementing enhanced health and safety measures at airports and other public places
The suspension of international flights is a significant measure aimed at reducing the risk of transmission of the virus and protecting the health and safety of people in Saudi Arabia and around the world.