Air India, IndiGo Cancel and Divert Riyadh Flights After Missile Threat
Airlines offered full refunds and rescheduling as they monitored regional security risks after reported missile and drone attacks on Saudi airports.
- On Thursday, October 8, 2026, Air India, Air India Express, IndiGo, and Akasa Air suspended or diverted flights to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, responding to an evolving regional security situation.
- Reports of Iran-aligned Houthi militant attacks targeting King Khalid International Airport and Abha prompted the precautionary measures, though the attacks remain unconfirmed.
- Air India flight AI2243 from Delhi returned to India on Thursday, while an IndiGo service from Hyderabad diverted to Dammam; Akasa Air cancelled Kochi-Riyadh flights citing the "evolving security situation in Riyadh."
- Passengers affected by cancellations are being offered full refunds or complimentary rescheduling, and airlines advised travelers to verify flight status at King Khalid International Airport before departure.
- Air India Express and other carriers have suspended Riyadh operations until October 10. Airline sources described the situation as "still evolving," indicating further schedule adjustments may follow.
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Air India cancels Riyadh flights after attack on airport
Air India Express and Air India have cancelled flights to Riyadh until October 10 following reported Houthi militant attacks on Riyadh and Abha airports in Saudi Arabia. Other airlines like Akasa Air have also suspended services, offering refunds or rescheduling to affected passengers as the situation is closely monitored.
This article was originally published on Cedarnews.net. For more news and exclusive reports, visit our website. Air India has cancelled its flights to and from Riyadh until October 10 due to developments in the region. The Indian airline said the decision was made "in light of the evolving situation in the region." This news was published on the Cedarnews website. For more breaking news and exclusive reports, visit our official website.
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