# Air India, Akasa Air, IndiGo extend Saudi Arabia flight suspensions

> Airlines extend Saudi flight suspensions amid Middle East security concerns.
- Title: Air India, Akasa Air, IndiGo extend Saudi Arabia flight…
- Summary: Airlines extend Saudi flight suspensions amid Middle East security concerns. Air India, Akasa Air, and IndiGo have extended flight cancellations to Saudi…
- Keywords: air india, akasa air, indigo, saudi arabia, flight suspensions, yemeni houthi, business, money, news, Air, India, Akasa
- Source: Financialexpress — https://financialexpress.com/business/airlines-aviation-air-india-akasa-air-indigo-extend-saudi-arabia-flight-suspensions-refund-rules-and-more-4363299
- Author: Khushi Mangla
- Published: 2026-10-16T15:56:02+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: air india, akasa air, indigo, saudi arabia, flight suspensions, yemeni houthi, business, money, news
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.