Air India extends suspension of flight services to Saudi Arabia

Tata Group-owned Air India and Air India Express have decided to suspend their flight services to various cities in Saudi Arabia, according to a report by Business Standard. In a travel advisory issued on Friday, the airline stated that due to the ongoing situation in the region, flight services between Riyadh and Dammam will remain suspended until 30 November 2026. Additionally, services to Jeddah will also be suspended until 21 November 2026.

Providing relief to passengers, the airline stated that customers who have confirmed bookings on or before 10 November, and whose travel dates for Riyadh and Dammam are up to November and for Jeddah are up to 21 November, can change their travel dates free of charge subject to availability. If passengers so desire, they can also opt for a full refund upon cancellation.

Earlier, IndiGo also announced the extension of services to Jeddah and Medina until 21 November, while Akasa Air had provided information regarding the suspension of all flights to Riyadh and Jeddah until 30 November.

Air India is India's flag carrier airline, headquartered in Gurugram, Haryana. The airline is owned by Air India Limited, which is owned by Tata Group (74.9%) and Singapore Airlines (25.1%). The airline has been a member of Star Alliance since 11 July 2014. By November 2025, the airline serves 87 domestic and international destinations from hubs such as Indira Gandhi International Airport, Kempegowda International Airport, and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. It operates Airbus and Boeing aircraft and is India's second largest airline in terms of passenger volume after IndiGo.