{
  "id": 14149958,
  "title": "Indigo cancels flights to and from Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Madinah amid Houthi airstrikes in Saudi Arabia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/indigo-cancels-flights-to-and-from-riyadh-jeddah-dammam-and-madinah",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T07:44:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/india/indigo-cancels-flights-to-and-from-riyadh-jeddah-dammam-and-madinah-amid-houthi-airstrikes-in-saudi-arabia-11791876721474.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "India's largest airline, IndiGo, has canceled all flights to and from Saudi Arabia's cities of Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, and Madinah due to ongoing Houthi airstrikes in the country. The suspension of operations is set to last until Saturday, October 17. Passengers are advised to check their flight status on the airline's website before heading to the airport. IndiGo's support teams are available to assist with any queries or concerns. Saudi authorities had previously extended the closure of Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport until Saturday to ensure the safety and operational readiness of the facility. The disruption has affected airlines across Europe and Asia, with the Federal Aviation Administration advising US carriers to exercise caution when flying to or over Saudi Arabia. The Houthis have claimed responsibility for attacks on the airport with a ballistic missile, as well as targeting an airbase in Khamis Mushait with a drone. The airport has been shut since a deadly attack on Saturday that killed 13 people and wounded over 300.",
  "summary": "IndiGo has suspended flights to and from Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Madinah until October 17, 2026, citing the evolving situation in Saudi Arabia. Passengers are advised to check their flight status before travelling to the airport.",
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    "outlets": 6,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Egypt reaffirms support for Saudi Arabia against security threats",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/egypt-reaffirms-support-for-saudi-arabia-against-security-threats",
        "published": "2026-10-13T08:28:19.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Malaysia Airlines cancels all Jeddah, Madinah flights until Oct 17",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/malaysia-airlines-cancels-all-jeddah-madinah-flights-until-oct-17",
        "published": "2026-10-13T08:47:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "Airlines suspend flights to Riyadh amid security fears",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/airlines-suspend-flights-to-riyadh-amid-security-fears",
        "published": "2026-10-13T09:19:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "Egypt urges halt to attacks on Saudi Arabia in call with Iran",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/egypt-urges-halt-to-attacks-on-saudi-arabia-in-call-with-iran",
        "published": "2026-10-13T09:55:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Mothership",
        "title": "Who are the Houthis, why are they striking Saudi Arabia & how the Mecca Pact might come into play, explained",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/who-are-the-houthis-why-are-they-striking-saudi-arabia-how-the-mecca",
        "published": "2026-10-13T10:18:06.000Z"
      }
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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."
}