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16 Oct

Saudi Arabia Travel Update: Air India Extends Flight Suspension For 3 Cities, Full Refunds For Passengers

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Air India has extended its suspension of flights connecting India with Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam until October 20, 2026, as airlines continue to monitor the changing security situation in the Middle East. The decision, announced on Friday, October 16, means passengers scheduled to travel on the affected services will need to review their bookings and make alternative arrangements. The airline had previously cancelled these flights until October 17. The latest extension pushes the disruption forward by three days, with no confirmed date yet for the resumption of normal operations. Air India said it was keeping a…

02 Mar

IndiGo to Launch 10 Special Relief Flights from Jeddah Tomorrow to Evacuate Stranded Indians

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Monday, March 2, 2026, announced that IndiGo will operate 10 special relief flights from Jeddah to India on Tuesday, March 3, to assist passengers stranded by the intensifying conflict in West Asia. This major evacuation effort comes after a weekend of massive flight cancellations caused by the closure of critical airspaces across the Middle East. The Ministry confirmed that these operations are being conducted in close coordination with the Consulate General of India in Jeddah to prioritize the safe return of Indian nationals. While the relief mission is a high…