Air India extends Saudi Arabia flight suspension through October 20

Air India has extended its suspension of services to Saudi Arabia, with the cancellations now set to remain in effect until October 20. The carrier had previously announced temporary halts on these routes, and the latest extension indicates the disruption will persist for a considerable period.

The reasons for the flight cancellations have not been detailed by the airline. However, Air India has confirmed that passengers booked on these affected services will receive complete refunds of their ticket fares.

The suspension affects a key route for Air India, which operates regular services between Indian cities and Saudi Arabian destinations. The airline's move is likely to impact business travelers and expatriate workers who regularly commute between India and the Kingdom.

Air India advised affected passengers to contact the airline directly or through their booking agents to process refunds and arrange alternative travel arrangements. The carrier did not provide an immediate indication of when regular operations to Saudi Arabia might resume beyond the October 20 date.