https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/delta-delays-plans-for-nonstop-service-to-saudi-arabiaContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/delta-delays-plans-for-nonstop-service-to-saudi-arabiahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/delta-delays-plans-for-nonstop-service-to-saudi-arabia#u134082Mon, 19 Oct 2026 01:45:56 +0000Delta Air Lines has delayed the launch of its nonstop route between Atlanta and Riyadh until March 2027. The airline originally planned to begin the 15-hour service on October 23 or October 26, which would have been the first nonstop commercial flight connecting the United States and Saudi Arabia. Delta cited evolving regional developments and security concerns following Houthi missile attacks and bombings at the Riyadh airport as the reasons for the postponement. The carrier remains in contact with government partners, Saudia, and Riyadh Air to monitor the situation.Why it mattersThe route re