British Airways suspends flights to Saudi Arabia

British Airways has suspended until further notice its flights to Saudi Arabia due to heightened security concerns in the region.

This decision follows discussions earlier today between the airline and the British government's Department for Transport.

Geoff Want, the airline’s director of safety and security, said, “As a matter of precaution we have decided to suspend all flights to Saudi Arabia for the time being and we will continue to liaise closely with the British government.”

Both the US and the UK have today reissued travel advisories warning against travel to Saudi Arabia.

The airline has not stated how long they expect the suspension to last.