Air India Extends Temporary Suspension of Flights to Saudi Arabia Until Oct 24 Amid Houthi Attacks
- On Saturday, Air India and Air India Express extended temporary flight suspensions to Jeddah, Riyadh, and Dammam in Saudi Arabia until October 24 due to escalating geopolitical tensions from Houthi rebels' strikes.
- The October 10 attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh triggered the disruptions, with the death toll rising to 13 after the Indian Embassy in Riyadh confirmed an Indian national's death.
- IndiGo and Akasa Air have also temporarily suspended operations in Saudi Arabia as the conflict escalates throughout West Asia, affecting regional travel and airline schedules.
- Passengers with bookings through October 25 are eligible for a one-time complimentary date change up to November 10 or a full refund, with rebooking available to alternative GCC destinations.
- Yemen's internationally recognized government accused the Houthi militia on Friday of targeting Aden International Airport with two missiles, further escalating regional tensions and complicating aviation security across West Asia.
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Air India, Air India Express extend Saudi Arabia flight suspension until Oct 24 amid Houthi strikes: What airline said
Air India and Air India Express have suspended flights to Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam until October 24 amid security concerns in West Asia following Houthi revel strikes. IndiGo on Thursday also extended the suspension of its flights to Saudi Arabian destinations until October 24.
India-Saudi Arabia Flights Cancelled Till Oct 24; Here's Why
Travel between India and Saudi Arabia is being impacted by rising tensions in West Asia, with some Indian airlines extending the cancellations of their flights to the Kingdom until October 24.The latest decision was taken by Air India and Air India Express following attacks on civilian infrastructure in Saudi Arabia by Yemen's Houthi rebels, including the capital Riyadh's airport.IndiGo has ex
Air India, AI Express extend Saudi flight suspension till Oct 24
Air India and Air India Express have extended the suspension of flights to and from Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam until Saturday, October 24, from the earlier deadline of Tuesday, October 20, amid regional security concerns. In a statement posted on X on Saturday, October 17, the airlines outlined rebooking and refund options for affected passengers. … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top…
Air India, AI Express cancel Saudi Arabia flights till Oct 24
New Delhi, Oct 17: Air India and Air India Express on Saturday announced the extension of flight cancellations to Saudi Arabia until October 24 due to escalating geopolitical tensions in the region. Earlier this week, IndiGo and Akasa Air had also announced the cancellation of their services to Saudi Arabian cities. "In view of the prevailing situation, Air India and Air India Express have temporarily suspended flights to and from Jeddah, Riyadh…
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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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