{
  "id": 14146350,
  "title": "IndiGo cancels flights to and from Saudi's Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Madinah till Oct 17",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/indigo-cancels-flights-to-and-from-saudis-riyadh-jeddah-dammam-and",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T07:30:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times",
    "slug": "hindustan-times",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/indigo-cancels-flights-to-and-from-saudi-arabia-riyadh-jeddah-dammam-and-madinah-till-oct-17-101791876530973.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "IndiGo, an Indian airline, has announced the cancellation of all its flights to and from Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, and Madinah in Saudi Arabia until October 17 due to the evolving security situation in the country. Customers are advised to check their flight status on the airline's website before heading to the airport. IndiGo assured that timely updates will be shared via the contact details provided at the time of booking, and support teams are available to address any queries or concerns. The airline's top priority remains the safety and well-being of its passengers, and they are in constant communication with relevant authorities to ensure safe operations.\n\nSaudi Arabia's civil aviation authority extended the closure of Riyadh's international airport until Saturday, following attacks by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis. Operations at King Khalid International Airport, the country's second-busiest after Jeddah, were suspended to complete procedures ensuring the safety and operational readiness of the airport. The Houthis claimed to have attacked the airport with a ballistic missile on Monday, shortly after Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched towards Riyadh by the group.",
  "summary": "IndiGo said flights to and from Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Madinah stand cancelled till Oct 17 due to the evolving situation in Saudi Arabia.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "Etihad and Qatar Airways suspend flights to Saudi cities",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/etihad-and-qatar-airways-suspend-flights-to-saudi-cities",
        "published": "2026-10-13T00:55:11.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "UAE flights status update: Emirates, Etihad, flydubai cancellations hit Saudi routes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/uae-flights-status-update-emirates-etihad-flydubai-cancellations-hit",
        "published": "2026-10-13T06:26:44.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}