During the past few hours, local media and websites circulated news stating that the Land Transport Authority in the temporary capital, Aden, announced the suspension of flights transporting passengers through the Al-Wadiah border crossing with Saudi Arabia for two days, due to overcrowding and large crowding in the port.
According to what was reported in the news, the authority explained that the temporary suspension decision came to relieve pressure on the port and facilitate the return of empty buses from the Saudi side to Yemen, after the number of overcrowded buses reached 183 buses, of which 147 were empty buses.
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The authority also indicated – according to what was published – that the delay on the Saudi side is due to inspection procedures related to contraband, such as cigarettes, stressing that this decision aims to organize transport movement and ensure the return of citizens on time.
The news explained that the authority decided to suspend flights to transport passengers returning to Saudi Arabia for a period of Sunday and Monday, April 20 and 21, 2025, while allowing empty buses to pass during this period.
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The authority also warned transport companies against violating the instructions, stressing that it will take strict measures against any party that does not adhere to the directives, indicating at the same time that it seeks to improve conditions at the port to avoid making such decisions in the future.
🔹 However, after the Yemen Press website verified the authenticity and date of the news, it became clear that the current decision is not new, but rather dates back to last April (2025), and there is no recent announcement from the Transport Authority regarding stopping flights currently.
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Yemen Press called on all followers and media outlets to be careful before re-publishing old news, especially those related to travel and transportation, as it may cause confusion for citizens and travelers.
