{
  "id": 15407397,
  "title": "Akasa Air suspends Saudi Arabia flights till Oct 27",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/akasa-air-suspends-saudi-arabia-flights-till-oct-27",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-18T12:18:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/nri/latest-updates/akasa-air-extends-saudi-arabia-flight-suspension-until-october-27/articleshow/135028678.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Akasa Air has indefinitely halted its operations to and from Riyadh and Jeddah in Saudi Arabia due to ongoing security concerns in the region, according to a statement released on Sunday. The airline informed affected passengers that they have the option to receive a full refund or reschedule their travel without incurring additional charges. Akasa Air emphasized that their decision was made after a thorough evaluation of the situation, with the safety and well-being of passengers and crew as their utmost priority. The airline further stated that they are continuously monitoring the evolving situation and reassessing the circumstances in real-time. Passengers who choose the refund option will receive the amount in their original payment method within seven days, while those who booked through travel partners are advised to reach out to the relevant parties for further assistance. This suspension follows similar decisions by Air India, Air India Express, and IndiGo, all of which have temporarily halted flights to and from Saudi Arabia until October 24, 2026, citing the security situation as the primary reason for the cancellations.",
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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."
}