Air India, Akasa Air & IndiGo Extend Cancellations To Saudi Arabia; Details Inside

Air India, Akasa Air and IndiGo are Indian airlines that have extended their flight suspension to Saudi Arabia. These come amid the regional security concerns and airspace restrictions. As it happens, services to Riyadh, Dammam, Jeddah, and Madinah are affected. Here’s all you need to know about this development coming from the India-Saudi Arabia travel sector.

Indian Airlines Extend Flight Suspension To Saudi Arabia

As revealed in a report of the Gulf News, additional flights that are being operated by flying as a Saudi carrier is offering more travel options between Saudi Arabia and India. This is especially for Indian nationals and pilgrims. After all, Indian airlines have extended their flight cancellations to the Kingdom.

Until When Are These Flights Cancelled?

Coming to the flight cancellations, Air India and Air India Express have extended their suspension to and from Jeddah, Riyadh, and Dammam until November 14th. Akasa Air has extended its suspension of flights to and from Jeddah until November 18th, while for Riyadh, it is extended until November 30th. IndiGo has extended flight cancellations to and from Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, and Madinah until November 14th.

The airlines have mentioned how they are monitoring the developments and assessing the security situation in real time, with passenger and crew safety as their priority. Affected passengers can therefore choose between a full refund or rescheduling their flights for a further travel date at no additional cost.

Flynas Adds Flights To Saudi Arabia

Flynas has added flights from Saudi Arabia to India. Yes, as Indian airlines extended their suspension, Saudi carriers have continued to operate services between the two nations. The Consulate General of India in Jeddah mentions how Saudi carriers are continuing to operate flights from Jeddah and Madinah to India. In fact, the Saudi carrier has already announced additional flights from the month to six Indian cities of Lucknow, Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kozhikode, and Kochi. From Riyadh, the airline would be announcing additional flights to Delhi, Hyderabad, and Kozhikode.

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24*7 Control Rooms In Jeddah & Makkah

It should be noted that these services are available on select dates. With the Consulate continuing to assist Indian nationals who have been affected by flight disruptions, especially Umrah pilgrims, there are 24*7 Control Rooms in Jeddah and Makkah. These control rooms are facilitating help in terms of food, essential medicines, and other immediate requirements.

The consulate has therefore advised passengers to verify the flight schedules, bookings and travel arrangements with relevant airlines before they proceed to the airport. Indian nationals who require assistance can contact the 24-hour control rooms in Jeddah. The Indian community in Saudi Arabia has also been asked to follow the local rules and regulations.

So, if you are someone who is travelling to Saudi Arabia, especially for Umrah, make sure to check directly with the airlines and travel operators to confirm schedule re-booking and refund options.

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