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Indian Airlines Extend Saudi Flight Cancellations Following Deadly Attacks
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CNBC TV18•12-10-2026, 15:14
Indian Airlines Extend Saudi Flight Cancellations Following Deadly Attacks
- •Several major Indian carriers including Air India, Air India Express, IndiGo, and Akasa Air have extended flight cancellations to Saudi Arabia.
- •Disruptions follow deadly attacks attributed to Yemen's Houthi group targeting Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport.
- •Riyadh airport experienced severe flight cancellations with aviation analytics estimating up to 78% of scheduled flights grounded on Monday.
- •International airlines from Europe and Asia have also suspended services, and the US FAA advised carriers to exercise caution.
- •Recent attacks in Saudi Arabia have resulted in multiple fatalities and numerous injuries, severely impacting the nation's aviation sector.
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Air India Express, Air India, Akasa Air, and IndiGo have extended their flight cancellations to destinations in Saudi Arabia such as Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, and Medina following recent disruptions.
Flight operations at Riyadh's airport faced major disruptions due to deadly attacks attributed to Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi group, which caused casualties and extensive flight cancellations.
Airlines like Air India Express are offering affected passengers full refunds on cancellations as well as free rescheduling options during the service suspensions.
