Air India, Air India Express extend Saudi flight cancellations
In short
Air India and Air India Express said on Friday that they are keeping some Saudi Arabia flights cancelled longer. Flights to Riyadh and Dammam are cancelled until November 30, and flights to Jeddah are cancelled until November 21.
The move follows wider disruptions on Saudi routes and affects travellers on those services.
What the reporting says
Air India and Air India Express on Friday extended flight cancellations to Saudi Arabia, keeping Riyadh and Dammam services suspended until November 30 and Jeddah flights suspended until November 21. The carriers said the move was due to the prevailing situation in the region. The extensions follow similar suspensions announced by IndiGo and Akasa for some Saudi routes.
Why it matters
Air India and Air India Express extended cancellations on flights linking India with Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah, citing the prevailing situation in the region. The two Tata-owned airlines said Riyadh and Dammam services will stay suspended until November 30, while Jeddah remains suspended until November 21. The extensions come after IndiGo and Akasa also changed schedules on Saudi routes, affecting passengers planning travel to and from those cities.