Air India extends Saudi flight suspension through October 24

Air India and Air India Express will keep suspending flights to and from Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam through October 24, extending the previous October 20 deadline as regional security concerns continue. The airlines announced the extension in travel advisories and outlined rebooking and refund options for affected passengers. Passengers with confirmed bookings issued by October 15 for travel from October 9 through October 25 are eligible for one complimentary date change, with travel rescheduled as late as November 10, the airlines said. The offer applies to bookings on the respective airline. Passengers whose flights have been cancelled may instead choose a full refund if they do not wish to travel. The airlines also listed alternative departure points, subject to availability. Air India passengers may rebook to or from Dubai or Doha. Air India Express passengers may use Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Bahrain, Doha, Dubai, Kuwait, Muscat, Ras Al Khaimah, Salalah or Sharjah. Passengers choosing another departure airport must arrange their own transport there and meet the applicable visa and entry requirements, according to the advisories. The airlines said they were monitoring developments...