Air India, AI Express Extend Cancellation of Saudi Arabia Flights Till November 14
Passengers can rebook for free or claim full refunds as security concerns keep services to Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam grounded.
- On Friday, October 30, 2026, Air India and Air India Express extended suspension of all flights to and from Jeddah, Riyadh, and Dammam until November 14, 2026, citing evolving security conditions in the region.
- Geopolitical tensions in West Asia escalated after Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree claimed on October 23 that the group targeted King Khalid Airport in Riyadh and other regional infrastructure.
- IndiGo and Akasa Air have also cancelled flights to Saudi Arabia, while Air India offers passengers one-time complimentary rebooking for travel through November 29, 2026, or full refunds.
- The Consulate General of India in Jeddah is supporting affected Indian nationals through operational control rooms in Jeddah and Makkah, providing essential relief and connecting Umrah pilgrims with operating airlines.
- Customer assistance teams remain deployed across networks to facilitate rescheduling and queries, while the mission coordinates with stakeholders for stranded passengers' return, though rebooking depends on seat availability and airline guidelines.
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Air India suspend flights to, from Saudi Arabia till November 14 citing security risks - The Tribune
Addressing the disruption for travellers, the airline announced waiver provisions, including complimentary rescheduling and full refund options for impacted passengers.
Due to rising tensions in West Asia and attacks on Saudi Arabian infrastructure, including airports, Air India and Air India Express have suspended flights to Jeddah, Riyadh, and Dammam until November 14. Previously, the suspension was until November 7 for Riyadh and Dammam and until October 31 for Jeddah.
Air India, AI Express extend cancellation of Saudi Arabia flights till Nov 14
New Delhi, Oct 30: Air India and Air India Express on Friday announced extending the cancellation of their flights connecting Saudi Arabian cities till November 14 due to the prevailing situation in the region. Last week, the two airlines cancelled the services to Riyadh and Dammam till November 7 and the flight to Jeddah till October 31. IndiGo and Akasa Air have also cancelled their flights to Saudi Arabia. In recent times, geopolitical tensio…
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