- Akasa Air extends flight suspension to Jeddah until November 10, 2026
- Flights to and from Riyadh suspended until November 30, 2026 due to security
- Passengers can get full refunds or reschedule flights without extra charges
Akasa Air has extended the suspension of its flights to and from Jeddah and Riyadh in view of the prevailing security situation in Saudi Arabia. The airline said services to Jeddah would remain suspended until and including November 10, 2026, while flights to and from Riyadh would remain suspended until and including November 30, 2026.
The airline announced the extension in a travel update issued on October 23, following an assessment of the safety environment in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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Akasa Air said it would continue to monitor developments closely and assess the situation in real time. The airline has not announced any resumption date beyond the suspension timelines currently in place for the two destinations.
The extension means passengers booked on affected flights to and from Jeddah and Riyadh during the specified periods will need to consider alternative travel arrangements. Akasa Air has offered affected passengers the option of a full refund or rescheduling their journeys without additional charges.
#TravelUpdate: October 23, 2026 | 21:00 IST In view of the prevailing security situation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and following a careful assessment of the safety environment, Akasa Air has extended the suspension of flights to and from the following destinations: • Jeddah: Until and including November 10, 2026 • Riyadh: Until and including November 30, 2026 We continue to closely monitor developments and assess the situation in real time. Passengers affected by these cancellations may opt for a full refund, which will be credited to the original source of payment within seven days, or reschedule their travel at no additional cost. Passengers who have booked through travel partners are requested to contact them directly for assistance. The safety and well-being of our passengers and crew remain our highest priority.
— Akasa Air (@AkasaAir) October 23, 2026
Refund And Rescheduling Options For Passengers
Passengers affected by the cancellations can opt for a full refund, which will be credited to the original source of payment within seven days, according to the airline. Alternatively, they can reschedule their travel at no additional cost.
Passengers who booked their tickets through travel partners have been advised to contact the respective partners directly for assistance with refunds or rescheduling.
In its October 23 travel update, Akasa Air said the decision followed a careful assessment of the prevailing security situation. The airline reiterated that the safety and well-being of passengers and crew remained its highest priority.
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Passengers scheduled to travel to or from Jeddah and Riyadh should check the latest flight updates and contact Akasa Air or their travel partners, as applicable, for assistance with affected bookings.
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