Akasa Air extends flight suspension to two Saudi cities
Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline, has extended the suspension of flights to and from Jeddah and Riyadh in Saudi Arabia amid the prevailing security situation in the Kingdom.
In a post on X on Sunday, November 1, the airline announced that flights to and from Jeddah would remain suspended until November 18, while services to and from Riyadh would remain cancelled until November 30.
The airline said the decision followed a careful assessment of the security situation and safety conditions in Saudi Arabia. It added that it was closely monitoring developments and assessing the situation in real time.
#TravelUpdate: November 01, 2026 | 14:30 IST
— Akasa Air (@AkasaAir) November 1, 2026
In view of the prevailing security situation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and following a careful assessment of the safety environment, Akasa Air has extended the suspension of flights to and from the following destinations:
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Refund and rescheduling options
Passengers affected by the cancellations can opt for a full refund or reschedule their journeys without paying additional charges.
According to the airline, refunds will be credited to the original mode of payment within seven days. Passengers who booked their tickets through travel agents or other travel partners have been advised to contact them directly for assistance.
Attacks on Saudi airports
The flight suspensions come amid drone and missile attacks targeting Saudi Arabia’s airports, energy facilities and other critical infrastructure. Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi movement has been involved in a prolonged campaign against the Kingdom.
An attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on October 10 killed an Indian national and injured several others. Following the incident, the Indian embassy issued safety advisories for the Indian community in Saudi Arabia.
On October 21, an attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam killed another Indian national and injured two others.
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