Air India suspends flights to Riyadh and Jeddah

ANI Citing the ongoing regional situation, Air India and Air India Express announced on Friday the suspension of all flights to and from Riyadh and Dammam through November 30, and to and from Jeddah through November 21. In an official statement shared on X, Air India confirmed that the temporary halt applies to all services operated by both carriers connecting to these three Saudi Arabian destinations. Customers with confirmed tickets issued on or before November 10—for travel through November 30 to or from Riyadh and Dammam, or through November 21 for Jeddah—are eligible for a full refund upon cancellation or a one-time free rescheduling, subject to seat availability. Under the revised travel guidelines, Air India passengers may rebook their flights to or from any active Air India destination within Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, Air India Express travelers have the flexibility to reschedule their trips via any operational Air India Express hub in either Saudi Arabia or Bahrain. Those with affected Riyadh and Dammam itineraries must complete their rescheduled travel by December 14, 2026, whereas passengers booked for Jeddah have until December 5, 2026, to complete their journeys. For support with cancellations or rebookings, travelers can visit city booking offices or contact the airlines' dedicated helplines: Live Events Air India: +91 11 69329333 or +91 11 69329999 Air India Express: +91 124 6935600 The flight suspensions follow claims made on Friday by Yemen's Houthi militia that it launched a wave of drone and missile strikes against targets in Saudi Arabia, including Aramco facilities in Riyadh, Khamis Mushait Air Base, and a military cargo aircraft at Sharurah Airport. In response, the Saudi-led Coalition Forces reported successfully intercepting and destroying drones over both Riyadh and the Eastern Region. In announcements posted to Telegram, Houthi military spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree stated that the group's drone strike on Aramco in Riyadh had met its goals. "Our armed forces have just targeted the Aramco company in the enemy Saudi capital, Riyadh, with a drone, and the operation achieved its objective successfully," Saree said. Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel ) Read More News on Air India Air India Express flights suspension Riyadh flights Dammam flights Jeddah flights refund policy Houthi militia drone strikes Saudi Arabia (Catch all the Business News , Breaking News and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times .) Subscribe to The Economic Times Prime and read the ET ePaper online. ... more less (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel ) Read More News on Air India Air India Express flights suspension Riyadh flights Dammam flights Jeddah flights refund policy Houthi militia drone strikes Saudi Arabia (Catch all the Business News , Breaking News and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times .) Subscribe to The Economic Times Prime and read the ET ePaper online. ... more less