{
  "id": 15627477,
  "title": "Qatar Airways cuts Jeddah flights and extends Riyadh, Dammam cancellations",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/qatar-airways-cuts-jeddah-flights-and-extends-riyadh-dammam",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-19T15:52:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/qatar-airways-cuts-jeddah-flights-and-extends-riyadh-dammam-cancellations-1.500716164"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Qatar Airways has reduced the number of daily flights to and from Jeddah in Saudi Arabia from seven to four. The airline has announced that flights to and from Riyadh and Dammam remain cancelled until at least October 24, 2026.\n\nPassengers are advised to contact Qatar Airways within 48 hours of their departure date as flight schedules may still change. The airline recommends checking the Qatar Airways website or using their app for the most up-to-date information on bookings and flight details.\n\nThe reduction in Jeddah flights comes as Saudi authorities extend the closure of Riyadh and Dammam airports. This decision affects several airlines, including Etihad Airways, which has cancelled all flights to and from Riyadh until October 19, and suspended services to Jeddah and Dammam. Other carriers, such as Emirates, Etihad, and flydubai, have also reduced or cancelled their Riyadh, Dammam, and Jeddah services.",
  "summary": "Doha: Qatar Airways has announced a reduction in flights to and from Jeddah (JED) in Saudi Arabia from seven daily flights to four flights. The airline said flights to and from Riyadh (RUH) and Dammam (DMM) remain cancelled until, and including October 24, 2026. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here. It stated that passengers are recommended to…",
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  "coverage": {
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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."
}