Air India, IndiGo & Akasa Air Suspend Saudi Arabia Flights Amid Middle East Conflict, Check Routes & Dates
New Delhi, Oct 20: Airline operations continue to be affected in the Gulf region despite the resumption of operations at Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport late last week, as several flights have been cancelled following the escalation in the Middle East conflict due to the Houthi missile and drone attacks. For Indian travellers headed for the Gulf and Western countries, airline schedules…
New Delhi, October 20 saw several airlines suspend flights to and from Saudi Arabia due to escalating tensions in the Middle East. Air India, Air India Express, IndiGo, and Akasa Air have all canceled routes to and from Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam. The suspension is effective until October 24, with IndiGo extending the suspension to October 24 and Akasa Air until October 21.
This decision is based on security concerns stemming from the Houthi missile and drone attacks in the region. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has also issued a warning to airlines against flying over parts of the Gulf, including the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, and Qatar, until November 16. This advisory applies to both EU airlines and non-EU carriers operating within the European Union.
Several airlines have chosen to halt routes through the region, with passengers advised to check their flight status and available alternatives.
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