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Air India and IndiGo Cancel Multiple Flights from Riyadh Amid Houthi Missile Threat
✍️ Amar Ujala
🗓 09 Oct 2026, 05:18 AM
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Air India and IndiGo have suspended several flights departing from Riyadh after alerts over Houthi missile attacks in the region, prompting travel disruptions for passengers.
Air India and IndiGo announced the cancellation of a number of scheduled flights from Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport on Tuesday, citing heightened security alerts following recent Houthi missile strikes in the Red Sea corridor. The airlines said the decision was taken to ensure passenger safety and comply with directives from Saudi aviation authorities.
The cancellations affect both outbound and inbound services, leaving dozens of travelers stranded or forced to seek alternative routes. Affected passengers have been instructed to contact the airlines' customer service centers for rebooking options or refunds, and the airlines are coordinating with local agents to provide assistance.
Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation has issued a temporary advisory urging airlines to review flight operations in the region due to the escalating conflict involving Yemen's Houthi rebels. The advisory follows reports of missile launches targeting commercial shipping lanes, prompting heightened vigilance across the Gulf.
Both carriers are monitoring the situation closely and will resume normal operations once the security environment stabilises. In the meantime, they have urged travelers to stay updated through official airline communications and to adhere to any further instructions from Saudi authorities.
The incident underscores the broader impact of the Yemen conflict on international air travel, with airlines across the Middle East reassessing routes and schedules amid ongoing missile threats.
The cancellations affect both outbound and inbound services, leaving dozens of travelers stranded or forced to seek alternative routes. Affected passengers have been instructed to contact the airlines' customer service centers for rebooking options or refunds, and the airlines are coordinating with local agents to provide assistance.
Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation has issued a temporary advisory urging airlines to review flight operations in the region due to the escalating conflict involving Yemen's Houthi rebels. The advisory follows reports of missile launches targeting commercial shipping lanes, prompting heightened vigilance across the Gulf.
Both carriers are monitoring the situation closely and will resume normal operations once the security environment stabilises. In the meantime, they have urged travelers to stay updated through official airline communications and to adhere to any further instructions from Saudi authorities.
The incident underscores the broader impact of the Yemen conflict on international air travel, with airlines across the Middle East reassessing routes and schedules amid ongoing missile threats.