Akasa Air suspends Saudi Arabia flights till Oct 27

Akasa Air, on Sunday, extended the suspension of all flights to and from Riyadh and Jeddah until October 27, 2026, amid the prevailing security situation in the Middle East. The airline said passengers affected by the cancellations can opt for a full refund or reschedule their travel at no additional cost.

In a post on X, Akasa Air said, “In view of the prevailing security situation in the Middle East, Akasa Air has extended the suspension of all flights to and from Riyadh and Jeddah upto and including October 27, 2026.”

The airline said it took the decision after carefully assessing the situation, with safety remaining its primary consideration. It added that it was closely monitoring developments and assessing the situation in real time.

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Passengers opting for a refund will receive the amount in the original source of payment within seven days. Those who booked their tickets through travel partners have been asked to contact them directly for assistance.

“The safety and well-being of our passengers and crew remain our highest priority,” the airline said.

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Earlier, Air India and Air India Express extended the temporary suspension of flights to and from Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam until October 24, 2026, amid the security situation in the region.

The airlines said passengers with confirmed bookings issued on or before October 15, for travel between October 9 and October 25, were eligible for a one-time complimentary date change up to November 10. Affected passengers could also opt for a full refund if they did not wish to travel.

IndiGo has also cancelled all flights to and from Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Madinah until October 24, 2026, citing the evolving situation in Saudi Arabia. The airline said it was notifying affected passengers using the contact details provided at the time of booking and asked those who booked through travel partners to contact them directly for assistance.