flydubai suspends Saudi flights until October 29 amid regional tensions
flydubai has cancelled flights to several destinations in Saudi Arabia, including Riyadh, Dammam and Abha, until October 29, citing the prevailing situation.
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flydubai has cancelled flights to several destinations in Saudi Arabia, including Riyadh, Dammam and Abha, until October 29, citing the prevailing situation. A spokesperson for the Dubai-based airline told media that some changes to its scheduled services to Saudi Arabia were expected.
Indian carrier IndiGo has also extended the suspension of its flights to Saudi Arabia, citing the evolving security situation. Flights to and from Riyadh will remain cancelled until October 31, 2026 (inclusive), while flights to and from Jeddah, Dammam and Madinah will remain cancelled until October 27, 2026 (inclusive). The airline said the safety and well-being of its customers and crew remain its highest priority.
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Reported by: Gulf News 23 Oct 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Gulf News →
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23 Oct 2026.
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Read the original at Gulf News: https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/middle-east-war-trump-warns-us-may-hit-iran-a-little-bit-further-as-irgc-threatens-us-bases-netanyahu-calls-for-regime-change-in-tehran-1.500720580
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