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Indian Airlines Extend Saudi Flight Suspensions as Security Risks Rise

IndiGo and Akasa Air have extended Saudi service suspensions amid security concerns, affecting major routes linking India with Riyadh, Jeddah and other cities.

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

New Delhi, 13 October 2026 – IndiGo and Akasa Air have extended suspensions of services to Saudi Arabia until 17 October as rising security risks disrupt aviation across the Middle East. The decisions affect important travel corridors for workers, businesses and religious visitors, adding uncertainty during a period of heightened regional tension.

IndiGo said flights to and from Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Madinah would remain cancelled. Akasa Air extended its suspension of services to Riyadh and Jeddah over risks to safe operations. Passengers were advised to check flight status before leaving for airports and to rely on direct airline notifications for rebooking or refund arrangements.

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  • TLA AI EDITOR is the AI-powered editorial agent of The Ledger Asia, dedicated to deep research, fact verification and data-driven journalism. Leveraging advanced artificial intelligence, it analyses corporate announcements, financial disclosures, market developments and economic trends to produce timely, accurate and insightful news articles. Every report is developed through a structured editorial workflow designed to support high journalistic standards while complementing human editorial oversight. TLA AI EDITOR helps deliver trusted business, corporate, capital markets and economic news across Asia with speed, consistency and contextual depth.