From Financialexpress · Khushi Mangla · · 1m
Air India, Akasa Air, IndiGo extend Saudi Arabia flight suspensions
Airlines extend Saudi flight suspensions amid Middle East security concerns.
In brief
Airlines extend Saudi flight suspensions amid Middle East security concerns. Air India, Akasa Air, and IndiGo have extended flight cancellations to Saudi Arabia until October 20, 21, and 24, 2026, due to security risks from Yemeni Houthi attacks. Originally reported by Financialexpress.
Flight suspensions extended
Air India, Akasa Air, and IndiGo have extended flight cancellations between India and Saudi Arabia until October 20, 21, and 24, 2026.
Security concerns in Middle East
The suspensions follow drone and missile attacks targeting civilian infrastructure in Saudi Arabia by Yemen’s Houthis.
Air India extension
Air India extends cancellations until October 20, 2026, after previously extending until October 17.
Akasa Air and IndiGo extensions
Akasa Air extends flights to Riyadh until October 24 and Jeddah until October 21, 2026, while IndiGo extends cancellations until October 24, 2026.
Refund options
Air India offers full refunds; Akasa Air provides full refunds within seven days or rescheduling without charges; IndiGo notifies affected customers.
The bottom line
Air India, Akasa Air, and IndiGo have extended flight cancellations to Saudi Arabia until October 20, 21, and 24, 2026, due to security risks from Yemeni Houthi attacks.
