Air India extends cancellation of Saudi Arabia flights till October 20
Air India has extended the cancellation of all flights to and from Saudi Arabia until October 20, 2026, citing escalating regional tensions due to Houthi attacks. Passengers affected by these cancellations are being offered full refunds, and other airlines like IndiGo have also extended similar flight suspensions.
Why it matters
This impacts international travel and trade between India and Saudi Arabia, highlighting the ongoing geopolitical instability in the Middle East and its direct consequences on commercial operations and passenger safety.
Air India extends cancellation of Saudi Arabia flights till October 20 left Representational image Getty Images/iStockphoto Getty Images/iStockphoto https://th-i.thgim.com/public/news/national/87cb94/article71591446.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/iStock-1324987440.jpg suman bhaumik Delhi, India. 18th December 2014. Loading / Unloading luggage in passenger airplane. Passengers affected by the cancellations are being offered a full refund, the airline said New Delhi Air India on Friday (October 16,2026) has cancelled all flights to and from Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah in Saudi Arabia until October 20, 2026, citing the escalating tensions in the region due to the attacks on the Gulf country by Houthis. Earlier, the airline as well as Air India Express had cancelled flights to Saudi Arabia till October 17.
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