Houthi missile attacks on Saudi airports cut Riyadh flights; Philippine Airlines cancels Manila-Riyadh service
Houthi missiles hit or targeted Riyadh and Abha airports on October 6-7; Saudi authorities said three were killed and 36 hurt across two airports (Aerocorner, Khaleej Times, The Star, Al-Monitor). Of 378 scheduled Riyadh departures, 169 were cancelled or no-fly (Cirium via Khaleej Times). Lufthansa Group suspended flights through October 16; Air India and IndiGo cancelled flights; Philippine Airlines cancelled Manila-Riyadh-Manila flights on October 8. A kindergarten and medical complex were hit by debris. WTI rose 3.60% on Thursday; DailyDrop has not confirmed a single cause.
Attacks on Saudi infrastructure add to oil supply fears while Hormuz stays closed, and they disrupt air links for millions of workers.
If you have family working in Saudi Arabia, check with your airline and the Department of Migrant Workers before travel. Oil prices affect fuel costs at home.
Airlines are acting cautiously to protect passengers, which is the right call when airports are targets.
Cancellations strand workers and raise ticket prices, and the Houthis' claims are not always confirmed by Saudi authorities.
Watch three signals: whether PAL resumes flights, any DMW advisory for OFWs, and oil prices on Monday. Casualty counts differ by source, so treat them with care.
DailyDrop Philippines edition No. 6 · Morning · SAT., OCT. 10, 2026