IndiGo, Air India and Akasa suspend Saudi flights until October 17
What Happened
IndiGo, Air India and Akasa Air have suspended flights to and from several Saudi Arabian cities until October 17 amid heightened regional security concerns. IndiGo’s cancellations cover Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Madinah, Air India has cancelled services to Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah, while Akasa has suspended flights to Riyadh and Jeddah.
Key Takeaways
The airlines are offering assistance to affected travellers, with Air India providing full refunds on cancellations and Akasa Air offering either full refunds or free rescheduling. Passengers have been advised to check their flight status before heading to the airport.