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Air India and Air India Express have actually revealed the suspension of flights to and from essential Saudi Arabian cities in the middle of the developing security scenario in the area. Both the providers have actually cancelled services to Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam till October 20.
In a post on X, Air India stated it was carefully keeping an eye on advancements in Saudi Arabia and examining the scenario to identify when operations might securely resume. The airline company stated impacted travelers would be provided a complete refund.”Passengers impacted by these cancellations are being used a complete refund. At Air India, the security and security of our travelers and team stay the greatest concern,” it composed.
In view of the developing scenario in Saudi Arabia, all Air India flights to and from Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah stand cancelled till 20 October 2026. We are carefully keeping track of advancements and constantly examining the scenario to make sure the safe resumption of operations.
Travelers impacted by these cancellations are being used a complete refund. At Air India, the security and security of our guests and team stay the greatest concern. #TravelAdvisory– Air India Newsroom (@AirIndia_News) October 16, 2026
Air India Express likewise recommended travelers to inspect their flight status on its main site and guarantee their contact information depended on date. The airline company stated it was supplying help to impacted visitors, consisting of complimentary rescheduling or a complete refund, as relevant.
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— Air India Express (@AirIndiaX)October 16, 2026
IndiGo, Akasa Air likewise extend flight suspensionsIndiGo has actually cancelled flights to and from Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Madinah till October 24 (inclusive). The airline company stated impacted guests were being alerted utilizing the contact information offered at the time of reservation. Consumers who reserved
through travel partners were recommended to call them straight for support.
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Following a cautious evaluation of the developing scenario in Saudi Arabia, flights to and from Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Madinah stand cancelled up until 24 October 2026 (inclusive). Prompt alerts are being sent out to impacted clients utilizing the contact information offered at the time of reservation. Consumers who have actually reserved through travel partners are asked for to call them straight for help. The security and wellness of our clients and team stay our greatest concern.– IndiGo(@IndiGo6E)October 15, 2026
Akasa Air has actually extended
the suspension of flights to and from Riyadh up until October 24 and Jeddah up until October 21. According to its October 15 travel advisory, impacted guests can select a complete refund to the initial payment technique, to be credited within 7 days, or reschedule their travel without surcharges.
“This choice follows a mindful evaluation of the developing circumstance, with security staying our main factor to consider, “the airline company stated. Guests who scheduled through travel partners have actually been asked to call them straight.The airline companies stated they were continuing to keep an eye on the scenario, with traveler and team security staying their top priority.
#TravelUpdate: October 15, 2026|20:00 IST
In view of the dominating security scenario in the Middle East, Akasa Air has actually extended the suspension of all flights to and from Riyadh till October 24, 2026, and Jeddah up until October 21, 2026. This choice follows a cautious evaluation of the developing scenario, with security staying our main factor to consider. We continue to carefully keep track of advancements and examine the circumstance in genuine time. Guests impacted by these cancellations might choose a complete refund, which will be credited to the initial source of payment within 7 days, or reschedule their travel at no extra expense. Guests who have actually reserved through travel partners are asked for to call them straight for support. The security and wellness of our travelers and team stay our greatest concern.– Akasa Air( @AkasaAir)October 15, 2026
Indian Embassy cautioned residentsThe flight suspensions come in the middle of increased stress in the area and continued security issues . On October 15, the Indian Embassy in Riyadh released an advisory advising Indian nationals to follow regional authorities’directions and stay inside your home in case of an aerial attack.
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➡ In view of the dominating circumstance, Indian nationals are advised to continue following guidelines released by regional authorities and remain inside your home in case of aerial attack. ➡ Filming, publishing, or sharing info associated to countering rockets and drones and their effect websites exposes the private to legal liability, based on regional guidelines. ➡ Among the Indian nationals hurt in Riyadh airport attack on 10 October, 2 remain in ICU, 1 in HDU(High Dependency Unit), and 3 remain in regular ward, while 1 individual was released today. ➡ Flight operations stay suspended at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. Flight operations at Dammam, Jeddah, and Medina airports continue, with some disturbances. ➡ Indian providers(Air India, Air India Express, Akasa Air, and IndiGo Airlines)have actually suspended flights to and from Saudi Arabia till Oct 17, 2026. ➡ Saudia airline companies continues to run scheduled flights from Dammam, Jeddah, and Medina. Flynas is running set up flights on the Dammam– Lucknow sector. ➡ Indian nationals needing immediate departure from Saudi Arabia might think about flights from neighbouring nations, consisting of Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar. The worried individual/s would be accountable for acquiring the essential visas to go into these nations. ➡ Indian nationals preparing to take a trip to Saudi Arabia, consisting of for Umrah, are encouraged to be familiar with the possibility of flight disturbances at brief notification in between India and Saudi Arabia due to the dominating circumstance. ➡ This advisory is provided in extension of the previous advisories provided by the Embassy in current days. @MEAIndia @DDNewslive @CGIJeddah– India in Saudi Arabia (@IndianEmbRiyadh)October 15, 2026
It likewise cautioned that recording, releasing or sharing info about rocket and drone interceptions or their effect websites might cause legal liability under Saudi laws. According to the advisory, 2 Indian nationals stay in the ICU, one has actually been moved to the High Dependency Unit(HDU) , and 4 remain in regular healthcare facility wards, while
one has actually been released.
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