{
  "id": 15160351,
  "title": "Air India flights to Saudi cities suspended till October 24 amid Houthi threat",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/air-india-flights-to-saudi-cities-suspended-till-october-24-amid",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-17T08:19:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/air-india-flights-to-saudi-cities-suspended-till-october-24-amid-houthi-threat/articleshow/135010339.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Air India and Air India Express have suspended flights to Jeddah, Riyadh, and Dammam in Saudi Arabia until October 24 due to threats from Houthi rebels. Passengers with tickets issued before October 15 for travel between October 9 and 25 can change their travel dates once for free until November 10. Air India and Air India Express are providing flexibility during this disruption, allowing passengers to rebook on their respective airlines or opt for alternative destinations in West Asia, such as Dubai or Doha. Those whose flights have been cancelled may also choose a full refund. The situation follows an attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on October 10, resulting in 13 deaths, including an Indian national. Yemen's recognized government accused the Houthi militia of targeting Aden International Airport with missiles, and the Houthis have warned international airlines, foreign workers, and commercial travelers against using Saudi aviation hubs, declaring Saudi airspace unsafe except over Mecca and Medina.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}