Air India and AI Express cancel Saudi Arabia flights till Oct. 24
Air India and Air India Express have extended the suspension of flights to Saudi Arabia until October 24, 2026. The decision follows similar moves by other airlines due to escalating geopolitical tensions in the West Asia region.
Why it matters
The flight cancellations disrupt travel for thousands of Indian nationals and reflect the growing impact of regional instability on international aviation and logistics.
Air India and AI Express cancel Saudi Arabia flights till Oct. 24 left Air India had cancelled flights to Saudi Arabia till October 20, while Air India Express had earlier suspended operations to the Gulf country till October 17. File https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/wbtxod/article71596063.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/IMG_BL06_AirIndia_AirInd_2_1_U9GKF90O.jpg Gunasekar K S@Chennai Earlier this week, IndiGo and Akasa Air had also announced the cancellation of their services to Saudi Arabian cities New Delhi Air India and Air India Express on Saturday (October 17, 2026) announced the extension of flight cancellations to Saudi Arabia until October 24 due to escalating geopolitical tensions in the region. Earlier this week, IndiGo and Akasa Air had also announced the cancellation of their services to Saudi Arabian cities.
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