Air India and Air India Express have extended the suspension of flights to and from Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam in Saudi Arabia until November 14, the airlines said on Friday.The decision comes amid Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia. Flights to Riyadh and Dammam were previously suspended until November 7, while services to Jeddah were halted until October 31.Passengers with confirmed tickets issued on or before October 30 for travel up to November 14 can reschedule their journey once free of charge or cancel for a full refund.
Rebooked journeys must take place by November 29, subject to availability.Air India passengers can rebook to or from any Saudi airport where the airline’s flights remain operational. Air India Express passengers can rebook to or from any operational airport served by the airline in Saudi Arabia or Bahrain.
Passengers can contact the airlines’ helplines or city booking offices for assistance. Air India’s numbers are +91 11 69329333 and +91 11 69329999, while Air India Express passengers can call +91 124 6935600.Akasa Air has also suspended flights to Jeddah until November 10 and Riyadh until November 30.
IndiGo has cancelled services to and from Jeddah, Dammam and Madinah until November 14. Iran-backed Houthi rebels have launched missile and drone strikes targeting Saudi aviation infrastructure, including King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.
Six major coordinated waves of attacks across several days in October reportedly killed 22 people and injured more than 383.- Ends