Several international airlines have extended the suspension of flights to Saudi Arabia as Houthi missile and drone attacks continue to disrupt aviation across the kingdom, Al Jazeera reports.
Indian carrier Akasa Air has announced that all flights to and from Riyadh and Jeddah would remain suspended until November 30, citing ongoing security concerns. Another Indian airline, IndiGo, has extended its suspension of services to Riyadh and Dammam until November 30, while flights to Jeddah and Medina remain cancelled until November 21. Air India and Air India Express have also suspended flights to Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam until November 14.
European carriers have announced longer suspensions. KLM has cancelled services to Riyadh and Dammam until November 27, while British Airways has postponed the resumption of its London-Riyadh route until January 11, 2027.
The United Arab Emirates’ Etihad Airways has suspended flights to Riyadh and Dammam until November 19, while Oman’s SalamAir has cancelled services to both cities until November 30.
The disruptions follow repeated Houthi attacks targeting Saudi airports, energy facilities and other infrastructure, including King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.
