Delta Delays Nonstop Service to Saudi Arabia Amid Conflict

Bloomberg12 October 2026, 14:34 UTCSaudi Arabia

Delta Air Lines Inc. said it plans to delay the launch of its nonstop service between Atlanta and Saudi Arabia until next year due to drone and cruise missile attacks detected by the country on Monday.

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