Akasa Air Extends Saudi Suspensions: Jeddah Grounded Until November 18, Riyadh Until November 30
Akasa Air has kept its Saudi Arabia flights stopped for longer [1][2]. Flights to and from Jeddah will stay stopped until November 18 [1][2]. Flights to and from Riyadh will stay stopped until November 30 [1][2]. The news came in an advisory on November 1 [2].
The airline said it is watching events in real time [2]. It said passenger and crew safety is its top aim [2].
Key facts
Fliers hit by the stop can ask for a full refund [2]. They can also pick a new date at no extra cost [2]. Refunds will go back to the first way they paid within seven days [2]. Those who booked via agents must ask those agents for help [2].
Air India and Air India Express have stopped Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam flights until November 14 [1][2]. Their advisory came on October 30 [1][2]. Fliers with bookings made on or before October 30 for trips up to November 14 can pick a one-time free new booking [2]. That new trip must be by November 29 [2]. They can also ask for a full refund if they cancel [2]. Air India lets them rebook to any Air India stop in Saudi Arabia that still runs [2]. Air India Express lets them rebook to any of its stops in Saudi Arabia or Bahrain that still runs [2].
IndiGo has stopped Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Madinah flights until November 14 [2]. It cited airspace curbs in the area [2]. In an advisory on October 28, it said its teams are reaching hit fliers [2]. It said it will share more news as it comes [2].
Context
The stops come amid strikes on civilian and key sites in Saudi Arabia, including airports [1]. The Houthi rebels of Yemen have claimed several strikes on Saudi sites, including airports and energy sites [1]. India had condemned strikes on Abha airport and Riyadh King Khalid airport [1]. It said strikes on civilian sites were not acceptable [1].
The Indian Embassy in Riyadh said on October 22 that one Indian died in a Dammam airport strike on October 21 [1]. It said two more Indians were hurt in that strike [1]. It said one more Indian was hurt in a strike on the Shaybah oil field [1]. The embassy told Indians to stay calm and alert [1]. It told them to stay indoors during an air strike and to heed local orders [1].
The Jeddah consulate is working with airlines and local officials to help hit Indians [1]. Umrah pilgrims are a key focus of that help [1]. Many Indians live and work in Saudi Arabia [1]. It is also a key Umrah trip site for Indian pilgrims [1].
What happens next
Saudi airlines still fly some routes to India [1][2]. Saudi carriers run flights from Dammam, Jeddah and Madinah to India [1]. Flynas has added flights from Dammam to Lucknow, Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kozhikode and Kochi [2]. It has added Riyadh flights to Delhi, Hyderabad and Kozhikode [2]. Those flights run on select dates [2].
The Jeddah consulate runs help rooms in Jeddah and Makkah day and night [2]. On October 24, it said it stays in touch with Saudi officials on visa and late trip issues [2]. It said it talks with the Hajj and Umrah ministry and the foreign ministry [2]. Pilgrims who face trouble on a long stay can call the Pilgrim Care Center on 1966 in Saudi Arabia [2]. They should log their case and get a case number [2].
Fliers should check flight times with airlines before they travel [1][2]. The consulate told them to stay in touch with airlines, agents and Umrah firms on refunds, new dates and other trips [2].
Verified: 2026-11-01
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