Indian carrier IndiGo has extended the suspension of flights to four cities in Saudi Arabia due to regional security concerns. Operations to Riyadh are cancelled through October 31, 2026, while services to Jeddah, Dammam, and Madinah remain halted through October 27, 2026. The airline is contacting affected passengers directly.
Flight operations have resumed at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam following an attack that killed two people and injured two others. Amid ongoing regional security issues, British Airways announced cancellations of 12 to 14 daily flights.
Australian authorities have reinforced 'do not travel' advisories for Yemen and parts of the Middle East following a deadly Houthi missile attack in Shabwa province. The strike killed at least 53 people and wounded approximately 200 at a government training camp. Officials reminded travellers that advisory warnings apply to airport layovers and transit routes across the region.
World leaders and international organisations condemned a Houthi strike targeting Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport on Sunday. The incident prompted official warnings to travellers, including foreign government guidance urging nationals to avoid the facility. Diplomatic officials across Europe, North America, and the Middle East expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia and demanded an end to attacks on civil aviation infrastructure.
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