Delta CEO: 'Safety is going to make the call' on launching Saudi Arabia flight

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   Delta Air Lines delays Riyadh flight launch amid safety concerns

   Delta Air Lines is reconsidering its plans to launch a flight to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, due to safety concerns following recent airport attacks. The airline's CEO stated that 'safety is going to make the call' on the launch. Delta had previously planned to start the service in two weeks, but this has been put on hold.

   Why it matters

   The decision to delay the launch of the Riyadh flight comes amid escalating tensions in the region, with recent missile attacks killing six people. Delta Air Lines operates over 5,400 flights daily and serves 325 destinations in 52 countries. The airline is a major player in the US aviation industry, ranking first in revenue and brand value among the world's largest airlines.

   What is confirmed

   • Delta Air Lines is reconsidering its plans to launch a flight to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, due to safety concerns.
   • The airline's CEO stated that 'safety is going to make the call' on the launch.
   • Delta had previously planned to start the service in two weeks, but this has been put on hold.
   • Recent missile attacks have killed six people in Saudi Arabia.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Delta Air Lines was planning to launch the Riyadh flight in two weeks.

   What to watch next

   • Delta Air Lines' final decision on the Riyadh flight launch
   • Development of the situation in Saudi Arabia and Yemen
   • US government travel advisories for Saudi Arabia
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