Delta Air Lines will exit an entire Middle East market until March 2027 — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/delta-air-lines-will-exit-an-entire-middle-east-market-until-march-2027Continuously updated, source-cited coverage. Delta Air Lines Postpones Atlanta to Riyadh Service Until March 2027https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/delta-air-lines-will-exit-an-entire-middle-east-market-until-march-2027https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/delta-air-lines-will-exit-an-entire-middle-east-market-until-march-2027#u126012Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:01:18 +0000Delta Air Lines has delayed the launch of its nonstop service between Atlanta and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, until March 2027. The route postponement follows airport attacks in Riyadh, prompting safety concerns that halted the scheduled October debut. Delta stated that customer and employee safety dictates its operational choices, and the airline maintains contact with government and aviation partners, including Saudia and Riyadh Air. Saudi Arabia remains designated as a long-term market for the carrier, despite the exit from this specific market until the newly scheduled spring launch date.Why it