Middle East Aviation Crisis Worsens: Another Airline Cancels Flights to Saudi Arabia

Air India announced that it will cancel all its flights to Saudi Arabia in the coming days due to the security situation in the region

Amit Cotler Published 16.10.26 | 09:56 | Updated 16.10.26 | 12:21

Air India's Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Photo: Air India

The complex security situation in the Middle East continues to severely impact aviation activity in the region. Air India announced today (October 16) that "in view of the evolving situation in Saudi Arabia, all Air India flights to and from Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah stand canceled until 20 October 2026."

The company also says, "We are closely monitoring developments and continuously assessing the situation to ensure the safe resumption of operations.

Passengers affected by these cancellations are being offered a full refund. At Air India, the safety and security of our passengers and crew remain the highest priority. "

Additional airlines have suspended their flights to Saudi Arabia and some even to Dubai due to the security situation in the region. Others that recently suspended their flights have extended their suspensions.

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Middle East Aviation Crisis Worsens: Another Airline Cancels Flights to Saudi Arabia

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