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Due to attacks by Houthi rebels and increasing tension in the Middle East, Air India and Air India Express have extended the ban on flights to Riyadh and Dammam in Saudi Arabia till November 7, 2026. The airline said that services to and from Jeddah will be stopped till October 31. In this, eligible passengers will be given complimentary rebooking option and full refund on cancellation.
Air India has said that passengers who have confirmed bookings on or before October 24, 2026, can avail the benefit of free rebooking. The airline has announced to refund the full amount on ticket cancellation.
Airlines released helpline numbers
At the same time, Air India Express has said that passengers who had booked for Riyadh and Dammam sectors on or before October 24, and whose original travel date was till November 7, can avail one-time complimentary rebooking to any operational Air India Express station in Saudi Arabia or Bahrain and India.
However, for passengers who had booked for Jeddah on or before October 24, and whose original travel date was till October 31, the complimentary rebooking facility is applicable for travel till November 14. This option covers operational Air India Express stations in Saudi Arabia or Bahrain and India.
The airlines said their teams will assist passengers with rebooking and refund requests through their contact centers and booking offices in the city.
Air India passengers can contact the airline on +91 11 69329333 or +91 11 69329999. Air India Express passengers can call +91 124 6935600.
Akasa Air, Indigo also extended ban on flights
Aqasa Air announced on October 23 that it had extended the suspension of flights to Jeddah until November 10 and to Riyadh until November 30, 2026.
The airline said that this decision has been taken after careful examination of the security environment. The company is closely monitoring developments and assessing the situation in real time.
This extension to flights has been given amid concerns over drone and missile attacks targeting Saudi airports, energy plants and other vital infrastructure.
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