Air India suspends three Saudi routes through November 14

Air India and Air India Express will keep flights to and from Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam suspended through November 14, the airlines announced October 30, citing the prevailing regional security situation. The suspension applies through November 14, 2026, inclusive. Passengers with confirmed bookings issued on or before October 30 for travel through November 14 can request one complimentary rebooking, subject to availability, for travel by November 29. Alternatively, they may cancel and request a full refund, according to the airlines’ advisory. Air India passengers may rebook to or from any operational Air India station in Saudi Arabia. Air India Express passengers may rebook through the airline’s operational stations in Saudi Arabia or Bahrain. The airlines said customer support teams and city booking offices could assist with rebooking and refunds. The extension changes earlier suspension dates. Services to Riyadh and Dammam had been scheduled to resume after November 7, while Jeddah flights had been scheduled to resume after October 31. The new advisory places all three routes under the same suspension period. India’s Consulate General in Jeddah said it was assisting Indian...