Akasa Air and IndiGo Extend Saudi Flight Suspensions

Akasa Air and IndiGo have extended flight suspensions on routes between India and Saudi Arabia, with cancellation dates varying by airline and destination. The airlines cited security concerns, and the schedules announced so far extend into November for some routes. Akasa Air said its flights to and from Jeddah would remain suspended through November 10, 2026, and those serving Riyadh through November 30. In an October 23 travel update, the airline said the decision followed its assessment of the security situation and safety environment in Saudi Arabia. It said it was monitoring developments and assessing the situation in real time. IndiGo said flights to and from Riyadh would remain cancelled through October 31, while services to Jeddah, Dammam and Madinah would remain cancelled through October 27. The Indian Embassy in Riyadh also stated those dates in a post on X. IndiGo said it was monitoring developments and coordinating with relevant authorities. Air India and Air India Express flights to and from Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam were reported suspended through October 24. That schedule was summarized in a report of airline travel updates; no later dates for those services...