Indian Airlines Suspend Saudi Flights Through October 17

IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express and Akasa Air have cancelled or suspended flights to Saudi Arabia through October 17, as Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport remains closed amid security concerns. The airlines announced the schedule changes on October 13, with affected routes varying by carrier. IndiGo said flights to and from Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Madinah were cancelled through October 17. Air India said its services to and from Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah would not operate until that date. Air India is offering affected passengers a full refund on cancellation. Air India Express said its Saudi flights were cancelled through October 17, with complimentary rescheduling or refunds available. Akasa Air extended the suspension of flights to and from Riyadh and Jeddah through October 17, citing security risks to safe flight operations. It said affected passengers could choose a full refund or reschedule without an additional charge. The carriers said they were monitoring developments and assessing when safe operations could resume.