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India's flight disruptions to Saudi Arabia continue amid security concerns

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Akasa Air extended its suspension of flights to Jeddah until November 18 and Riyadh until November 30 due to security concerns in Saudi Arabia following recent attacks on civilian infrastructure. This comes after earlier suspensions by Air India and Air India Express, which had halted flights to several Saudi cities until November 14. The disruptions stem from attacks claimed by Yemen's Houthi rebels, including a lethal assault at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam that killed one Indian national and injured two others. The Indian Embassy has advised its nationals to remain vigilant and follow local guidance during these volatile conditions.
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As of November 1, 2026, Akasa Air extended its suspension of flights between India and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia until November 18 due to security concerns. Additionally, flights to and from Riyadh remain suspended until November 30. This decision follows similar actions by Air India and Air India Express, which had already announced suspensions of services to Jeddah, Riyadh, and Dammam until November 14.

The flight disruptions are a response to ongoing attacks on civilian and critical infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, including airports. On October 21, an attack at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam resulted in one Indian national killed and two others injured; another attack on the Shaybah oil field in the Eastern Province injured an additional Indian national.

The Indian Embassy in Riyadh has been coordinating with local authorities to provide assistance to affected Indians, while the Consulate General of India in Jeddah is facilitating alternative travel arrangements for Umrah pilgrims.

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“The articles describe different aspects of ongoing security concerns in Saudi Arabia but do not report on the same specific incident.”
Al Jazeera
⚖️ Leans left Hedges 3 of 14 claims Outlet record 60/100
“Article A discusses Houthi forces' attacks on Saudi airports and oil facilities, while Article B reports on flight disruptions between India and Saudi Arabia due to security concerns. Although both articles mention the ongoing threat to Saudi Arabia's infrastructure and security, they describe different specific events.”
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“The articles describe related security concerns due to Houthi attacks but focus on different aspects: Article A reports U.S. government evacuation orders for non-emergency personnel, while Article B discusses flight disruptions by Indian airlines.”
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The Consulate General of India in Jeddah has been coordinating with airlines, local authorities, and community organisations to assist affected Indian nationals, particularly Umrah pilgrims, and facilitate alternative travel arrangements.
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🔮 The airline said flights to and from Riyadh would remain suspended until November 30.

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Flight disruptions between India and Saudi Arabia continue, with Akasa Air on Sunday (November 1, 2026) extending the suspension of its services to Jeddah until November 18 amid the prevailing security situation in the Gulf kingdom. asserted
Air → continue → kingdom
The airline said flights to and from Riyadh would remain suspended until November 30. asserted
flights → say → November
The announcement came two days after Air India and Air India Express said their flights to and from Jeddah, Riyadh, and Dammam would remain suspended until November 14. asserted
flights → come → November
The flight disruptions have continued amid attacks on civilian and critical infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, including airports. asserted
disruptions → continue → airports
In a statement on October 22, the Indian Embassy in Riyadh said one Indian national was killed and two others injured in the October 21 attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam. asserted
others → say → Dammam
Another Indian national was injured in an attack on Saudi Aramco's Shaybah oil field in the Eastern Province. asserted
national → injure → Province
The Embassy said it was in contact with Saudi authorities and would provide all possible assistance to the affected Indians. asserted
it → say → Indians
Earlier, India had condemned attacks targeting Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, saying the targeting of civilian infrastructure was unacceptable. asserted
targeting → condemn → infrastructure
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for several attacks on Saudi targets, including airports and energy infrastructure. asserted
rebels → back → airports
The group has carried out missile and drone attacks on the kingdom amid the wider regional conflict. asserted
group → carry → conflict
In its advisories, the Indian Embassy in Riyadh has asked Indian nationals to remain calm and vigilant, stay indoors in the event of an aerial attack and follow instructions issued by local authorities. asserted
Embassy → ask → authorities
It also urged them not to circulate or repost videos or news related to the ongoing developments. asserted
It → urge → developments
The Consulate General of India in Jeddah has been coordinating with airlines, local authorities, and community organisations to assist affected Indian nationals, particularly Umrah pilgrims, and facilitate alternative travel arrangements. asserted
General → coordinate → arrangements
With the latest announcements, Air India, Air India Express, and IndiGo have suspended services to several Saudi destinations until November 14, while Akasa Air's suspensions extend until November 18 for Jeddah and November 30 for Riyadh. asserted
suspensions → suspend → Riyadh
However, Saudi carriers continue to operate some flights to India. asserted
carriers → continue → India
The Indian Embassy had earlier said limited operations had resumed at Riyadh airport, including India-bound flynas services, while Saudi carriers were operating flights from Dammam, Jeddah and Madinah. asserted
carriers → say → Dammam
Passengers have been advised to check flight schedules with airlines before travelling. asserted
Passengers → advise → airlines
Saudi Arabia has a large Indian expatriate population and is also a major destination for Indian pilgrims travelling for Umrah. asserted
Arabia → have → Umrah
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