Air India extends temporary suspension of flights to Saudi Arabia until Oct 24 amid Houthi attacks
Air India and other carriers are offering refunds or free rebooking as attacks on Saudi aviation infrastructure disrupt travel plans.
- Indian carriers IndiGo, Akasa Air, Air India, and Air India Express extended flight cancellations to Saudi Arabia until October 24, citing escalating Houthi-led attacks on aviation infrastructure in the region.
- The October 10 attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh killed 13 people, including an Indian national, prompting heightened security concerns that forced carriers to ground operations.
- Affected passengers can opt for full refunds or complimentary rescheduling; Air India and Air India Express permit one-time date changes for bookings made by October 15, with travel dates between October 9 and 25.
- Indian Embassy in Riyadh officials advised nationals to stay indoors during aerial attacks and consider transiting through Bahrain, Kuwait, or Qatar for urgent travel, subject to obtaining necessary visas.
- Yemen's Houthi movement declared Saudi airspace unsafe for commercial aviation, warning international carriers to avoid hubs while airlines continue monitoring the volatile security situation for safe resumption.
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Air India, AI Express cancel Saudi Arabia flights till Oct 24
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Air India extends temporary suspension of flights to Saudi Arabia until Oct 24 amid Houthi attacks
Air India and Air India Express have extended their temporary suspension of flights to and from Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam in Saudi Arabia until October 24 amid the Houthi rebels’ strikes in the West Asian country.
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