Air India and Air India Express have extended flight cancellations to Jeddah, Riyadh, and Dammam through November 14 due to regional safety threats. Competing carriers including IndiGo and Akasa Air have likewise implemented targeted suspensions to various destinations across Saudi Arabia. Passengers with confirmed bookings issued on or before October 30 for travel up to November 14 are eligible for full refunds or one-time complimentary rebookings through November 29. Furthermore, Air India Express travelers are being permitted to reroute their flights through active operational hubs located in Saudi Arabia or Bahrain.
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Regional aviation disruptions stem from heightened geopolitical tensions and attacks on S…: Regional aviation disruptions stem from heightened geopolitical tensions and attacks on Saudi infrastructure, including airports.
Passengers with eligible tickets issued on or before October 30 can claim full refunds or…: Passengers with eligible tickets issued on or before October 30 can claim full refunds or complimentary rebooking until November 29.
Air India Express allows affected travelers to rebook alternate flights through operation…: Air India Express allows affected travelers to rebook alternate flights through operational stations in Saudi Arabia or Bahrain.
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New Delhi: 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.
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IndiGo and Akasa Air have also cancelled their flights to Saudi Arabia.
In recent times, geopolitical tensions have escalated in West Asia, and infrastructure facilities in Saudi Arabia, including airports, have come under attack.
"Due to the prevailing situation in the region, Air India and Air India Express flights to and from Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam will remain suspended until 14 November 2026 (inclusive)," Air India said in a post on X.
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Passengers with confirmed bookings issued on or before October 30 for travel up to November 14 can avail a one-time complimentary rebooking, subject…
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