Tata Group airlines extend Saudi Arabia flight cancellations:Flyers with tickets booked on or before 30 Oct to get full refund

Tata Group airlines Air India and Air India Express have extended flight cancellations to and from Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam in Saudi Arabia till 14 November 2026. Flyers with tickets booked on or before 30 Oct for travel up to 29 November 2026 will get a full refund, or they may opt for a rescheduled flight without payment of extra charges. Earlier, India’s largest airline IndiGo had also extended flight operation suspensions to and from four major Saudi Arabian cities—Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, and Madinah—until 14 November, 2026. Akasa Air had also extended the suspension of flights to and from Jeddah “Until and including November 10, 2026” and Riyadh “Until and including November 30, 2026.” Impact on Passengers The flight cancellations affect thousands of Indian workers, business travelers, and pilgrims traveling between India and Saudi Arabia. Cities like Jeddah and Madinah are major entry points for Umrah pilgrims, while Riyadh and Dammam house large Indian expatriate populations. All affected airlines have opened dedicated helpline desks and automated portal options for passengers. All affected airlines have opened dedicated helpline desks and automated portal options for passengers. Passengers holding confirmed tickets on cancelled flights can choose either: