Indian Umrah pilgrims urged to check Saudi flight status
Indian nationals planning to perform Umrah in Saudi Arabia have been urged to check their flight status regularly as disruptions affect air services between India and the kingdom, particularly through Jeddah and Madinah. The Consulate General of India in Jeddah has established a 24-hour control room to assist Indian nationals affected by flight cancellations and other travel difficulties. Get…
Indian Umrah pilgrims are being advised to regularly monitor their flight status as disruptions are affecting air services between India and Saudi Arabia, with a particular focus on routes via Jeddah and Madinah. The Consulate General of India in Jeddah has set up a 24-hour control room to aid Indian nationals dealing with flight cancellations and other travel complications.
Pilgrims planning their journey in the coming days are advised to take these ongoing disruptions into consideration, and those with unsure travel plans should reconsider to prevent potential inconveniences due to cancellations or an extended stay in Saudi Arabia.
Airlines IndiGo and Akasa Air have both cancelled flights to and from Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, and Madinah until October 24, 2026. IndiGo is notifying affected passengers using their contact details provided at the time of booking, while Akasa Air is extending their suspensions of these flights until October 21 for Jeddah and October 24 for Riyadh.
Passengers affected by these cancellations can choose either a full refund, credited to their original payment method within seven days, or reschedule their travel without any extra charges. In all situations, passenger and crew safety remains the top priority for both airlines.
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