Air India suspends flights to and from Saudi Arabia till November 7 amid Houthi attacks
PTC News Desk: Air India and Air India Express have suspended flights to several destinations in Saudi Arabia due to the evolving security situation in the region. The airlines are offering affected passengers free rebooking options or full refunds.
According to an official advisory, flights to and from Riyadh and Dammam will remain suspended until November 7, while services to and from Jeddah will be suspended until October 31.
Passengers affected by the cancellations can choose between rescheduling their journeys or requesting a full refund, subject to the airlines’ applicable terms and conditions.
"In view of the prevailing situation in the region, Air India and Air India Express flights to and from Riyadh and Dammam will remain suspended until 7 November 2026, while services to and from Jeddah will remain suspended until 31 October 2026," the airlines stated in a joint advisory shared on X.
"Guests holding confirmed bookings issued on or before 24 October 2026 may avail flexible rebooking options or opt for a full refund upon cancellation of their bookings," it added.
Passengers travelling to or from Riyadh and Dammam with original travel dates up to November 7 can reschedule their flights free of charge. They can rebook their journey to or from any operational Air India station in Saudi Arabia, subject to seat availability, for travel until November 21, 2026.
Similarly, passengers travelling to or from Jeddah with original travel dates up to October 31 can avail themselves of a one-time free rebooking. The revised journey must be to or from an operational Air India station in Saudi Arabia and completed by November 14, 2026, subject to availability.
Air India Express is also offering passengers more alternative travel options, including routes across Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, to help them manage disruptions to their journeys.
- PTC NEWS
