COLOMBO, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- SriLankan Airlines has temporarily suspended all flights to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, until Oct. 18 following a recent security incident affecting Riyadh Airport, the airline said on Saturday.
The national carrier said the suspension was introduced while safety and operational assessments are being carried out.
SriLankan Airlines said the safety and security of passengers and crew remain its highest priority.
The airline added that services to Riyadh will resume once conditions are assessed to be suitable for commercial flight operations.
Passengers affected by the suspension have been advised to contact the airline for further information. ■
