IndiGo cancels Saudi Arabia flights until October 24; Akasa Air extend suspensions
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- ✓IndiGo cancelled Saudi Arabia flights until October 24, while Akasa Air and Air India also extended suspensions due to regional tensions.
- ✓IndiGo said, "The safety and well-being of our customers and crew remain our highest priority." Airlines are offering full refunds to passengers as they monitor the evolving security situation.
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- Economic Times
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- India Economy
Indian airlines like Air India, IndiGo, and Akasa Air have suspended flights to Saudi Arabia due to ongoing tensions. IndiGo has announced cancellations for its flights until October 24, 2026, prioritizing customer safety. Similarly, Air India has cancelled its flights until October 17, 2026, providing full refunds to affected passengers. Akasa Air also extended its suspension, with operations to Riyadh and Jeddah affected until late October 2026.
Indian airlines IndiGo and Akasa Air have either announced or extended flight suspensions to Saudi Arabia amid escalating regional tensions and disruptions to air travel. Air India had earlier cancelled flights to and from three Saudi cities until October 17, 2026.
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