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Saudi Routes Suspended: Indian carriers extend flight cancellations;

Air India and Air India Express have extended the suspension of flights to and from Riyadh and Dammam until November 7, while services connecting Jeddah will remain cancelled until October 31, amid escalating tensions in the region.

The Times of India · Oct 24

Air India, Air India Express extend Saudi flight suspension until November 7

Air India and Air India Express have postponed flights to Riyadh and Dammam until early November. IndiGo and Akasa Air also cancelled their services to various Saudi cities during this period. Affected passengers, including Umrah pilgrims, are receiving assistance from Indian diplomatic missions for accommodation and other needs. In response…

The Economic Times · Oct 24

IndiGo extends flight curbs on 3 Saudi routes amid security concerns

NEW DELHI: IndiGo has extended the cancellation of flights to and from Riyadh until October 31, while services to Jeddah, Dammam and Madinah will remain suspended until October 27, amid heightened security concerns in Saudi Arabia following a deadly attack at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam.

The Times of India · Oct 23

Middle East flights remain disrupted as airlines cancel routes despite airport reopenings and airspace warnings

As Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport resumes operations, numerous airlines have still suspended flights and modified their schedules due to ongoing security tensions in the Middle East. A few carriers, including Air India and Emirates, have scrapped flights to significant Saudi destinations. Passengers are strongly encouraged to confirm their flight…

The Economic Times · Oct 20

Delhi-bound Emirates flight hit by bird strike, Dubai return delayed till October 18; hotel stay arranged for affected passengers

An Emirates flight from Delhi to Dubai has been delayed until October 18 after the aircraft encountered a bird strike on arrival in the national capital. Separately, Air India and Air India Express have extended the suspension of flights to Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam until October 24 amid the security…

The Economic Times · Oct 17

Air India, Air India Express extend Saudi flight suspensions till October 24 amid Houthi attacks

Air India and Air India Express have extended the suspension of flights to Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam until October 24 amid regional attacks. Passengers with eligible bookings can change travel dates once free of charge until November 10 or rebook from alternative Gulf destinations, subject to availability. The disruptions follow…

The Times of India · Oct 17

France warns citizens to avoid Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam amid Houthi attacks

France warned its citizens on Tuesday to avoid airports in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam and advised against travelling to the three Saudi cities following a series of Houthi attacks.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 14

French embassy in Riyadh tells citizens to avoid Saudi airports targeted by Houthis

France's embassy in Saudi Arabia told its citizens to avoid the airports in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam on Tuesday as fighting escalates between a Saudi-led coalition and Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels, who have been attacking Saudi airports and oil facilities since last week.

France 24 · Oct 13

Air India extends cancellation of Riyadh flights until October 15 as Saudi tensions re-escalate

Air India has announced the extension of flight cancellations to and from Riyadh until October 15. This decision follows recent attacks on Riyadh airport attributed to Yemen's Houthis. Other Indian airlines such as IndiGo and Air India Express have also canceled flights to various Saudi Arabian cities. IndiGo has extended…

The Economic Times · Oct 12

Saudi Arabia: Fresh Houthi attack on Riyadh airport kills 1; Dammam also targeted

One person was killed and 11 others injured in a fresh attack on Riyadh's international airport on Sunday, Saudi authorities said, a day after a strike claimed by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi rebels killed 13 people and injured more than 300.

The Times of India · Oct 12