Missile and drone strikes hit Riyadh's King Khalid airport on 10 October, and Houthi threats have led airlines to cancel flights in and out of Saudi Arabia. Most Gulf airspace is closed or restricted, so carriers fly longer detours that burn more fuel; Qantas now adds a Singapore refuelling stop on Perth-London. Expect higher air freight and fares on Middle East routes, and plan Gulf or Saudi trips and shipments with extra buffer time. Dubai and Doha capacity remains below 2025 levels, with Middle East seats down 5.7% in October.