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Air India suspends Riyadh, Dammam flights till Nov 30, Jeddah till Nov 21
✍️ Amar Ujala · Maharashtra
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 07:02 PM
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Air India and its low‑cost arm Air India Express have halted services to Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh and Dammam until 30 November, and to Jeddah until 21 November, issuing travel instructions for affected passengers.
Air India and its subsidiary Air India Express announced the suspension of flights to three Saudi Arabian cities. Services to Riyadh and Dammam will remain halted until 30 November, while the Jeddah route is suspended until 21 November.
The airlines did not provide a specific reason for the stoppage, but confirmed that the decision applies to all scheduled departures from Indian airports.
Passengers with existing bookings have been instructed to contact the airline’s customer‑care centre for re‑booking options, refunds or alternative travel arrangements. The carrier also advised travelers to monitor its official website and social‑media channels for further updates.
The move affects a significant number of outbound travelers, especially those connecting through Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru, where the suspended routes were operated regularly.
Air India said it will review the situation regularly and restore services once the underlying issues are resolved.
The airlines did not provide a specific reason for the stoppage, but confirmed that the decision applies to all scheduled departures from Indian airports.
Passengers with existing bookings have been instructed to contact the airline’s customer‑care centre for re‑booking options, refunds or alternative travel arrangements. The carrier also advised travelers to monitor its official website and social‑media channels for further updates.
The move affects a significant number of outbound travelers, especially those connecting through Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru, where the suspended routes were operated regularly.
Air India said it will review the situation regularly and restore services once the underlying issues are resolved.