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Air India Extends Saudi Flight Cancellations Until October 20

Published: 16 October 2026 · 1 min read

What Happened

Air India has extended cancellations of all its flights to and from Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah until October 20, 2026, citing the evolving situation in Saudi Arabia. The airline said it is monitoring developments and assessing conditions for a safe resumption of operations. Passengers affected by the cancellations are being offered full refunds.

Key Takeaways

The extension prolongs travel disruption between India and three major Saudi cities amid regional security concerns. Air India has not announced a firm date for resuming these services beyond the current cancellation period.

Sources

Akashvani News, Khaleej Times