World · Bangladesh Bureau
Over 13,000 passengers stranded as Saudi flights cancelled
A total of 86 flights bound for Saudi Arabia have been cancelled, leaving nearly 13,500 passengers affected. The cancellations have disrupted travel plans for thousands of workers and travellers from Bangladesh.
LSN Bangladesh ·
The widespread flight cancellations have created significant disruption for passengers attempting to travel to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from Bangladesh. The scale of the disruptions, affecting more than 13,490 individuals, represents a substantial setback for those with travel commitments and work obligations across the Gulf region.
While details regarding the cause of the mass cancellations remain unclear, such large-scale disruptions typically stem from operational challenges, weather conditions, or administrative issues affecting airline schedules. The cancellations have prompted concern among affected passengers about rebooking alternatives and compensation.
Thousands of Bangladeshi workers regularly travel to Saudi Arabia for employment opportunities, making these air routes critical to regional labour migration patterns. The disruption has underscored vulnerabilities in travel infrastructure connecting Bangladesh to major Gulf destinations.
Affected passengers have been advised to contact their respective airlines for information regarding rebooking options, refunds, or alternative travel arrangements. Airlines operating these routes are expected to work toward resolving the situation and accommodating stranded travellers in the coming days.