Saudi-Houthi crisis: IndiGo cancels flights to Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Madinah
IndiGo and Akasa Air have suspended flights to and from Saudi Arabia, including Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, and Madinah, until October 17, 2026. The airlines cited the evolving security situation in the Middle East as the reason for the suspension. IndiGo urged passengers to stay safe and emphasized that their support teams were available to assist them.
Akasa Air offered affected passengers a full refund or rescheduling at no additional cost. The incidents are linked to a fresh attack on Riyadh's international airport on Sunday, which resulted in one death and 11 injuries. On Saturday, a Houthi rebel strike killed 13 and injured over 300. Saudi-led forces in Yemen reported strikes on Riyadh, Dammam, and other airports, with ongoing investigations into the damage.
These events have raised concerns about regional aviation, global oil supplies, and shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a vital maritime route.
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