Air India flights to Saudi cities suspended till October 24 amid Houthi threat
Air India and Air India Express have extended the suspension of flights to Jeddah, Riyadh, and Dammam until October 24, 2026, due to Houthi rebel threats. Affected passengers are being offered free date changes or rebooking options to alternative GCC destinations.
Why it matters
The suspension highlights ongoing regional instability in the Middle East and its direct impact on international travel logistics and airline operations.
Air India and Air India Express have extended the temporary suspension of flights to and from Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam in Saudi Arabia until October 24 amid Houthi rebel strikes in the region.In a travel advisory, Air India said passengers whose tickets were issued on or before October 15 for travel between October 9 and 25 can change their travel date once, free of charge, for travel up to November 10."In view of the prevailing situation, Air India and Air India Express have temporarily suspended flights to and from Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam until 24 October 2026.
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