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India Advises Nationals as Airlines Halt Riyadh Flights
India told its citizens in Saudi Arabia to stay alert and listen to local authorities.
It also asked them not to share videos or news about the attacks.
Three airlines stopped flights to and from Riyadh until October 10.
Passengers can change their bookings for free or ask for a full refund.
Saudi officials said attacks on airports in Riyadh and Abha killed three people and injured 36.
India condemned the attacks because civilian airports were targeted.
Saudi-led coalition forces said they struck 82 Houthi military targets in Yemen.
Riyadh’s airport asked travelers to check with their airlines before leaving for the airport.
India’s embassy urged Indian nationals in Saudi Arabia to stay alert, follow local authorities’ instructions and avoid sharing videos or news about the events.
Air India, IndiGo and Air India Express cancelled Riyadh flights through October 10, offering affected passengers complimentary rescheduling or a full refund.
Saudi Arabia’s aviation authority said attacks on Abha and King Khalid International airports on October 6 and 7 killed three people and injured 36.
India condemned the attacks on civilian airports, while Riyadh’s airport told travelers to check their flight status with their airlines before going there.
Saudi-led coalition forces said they destroyed 82 Houthi military targets in Yemen; the Houthis had warned airlines about operating in Saudi airspace.
- Who
- India’s embassy and nationals in Saudi Arabia; Air India, IndiGo and Air India Express; Saudi officials and the Houthis.
- What
- India issued a safety advisory, airlines cancelled Riyadh flights, and officials reported deadly attacks on two Saudi airports.
- Where
- Saudi Arabia, including King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and Abha International Airport; reported coalition strikes targeted Houthi sites in Yemen.
- When
- The airport strikes occurred on October 6 and 7; the airlines cancelled Riyadh flights through October 10, with the cancellations announced Thursday.
- Why
- The advisory and flight cancellations followed attacks on Saudi airports and an evolving regional security situation.
Key facts
- Airlines affected
- Air India, IndiGo and Air India Express
- Flight cancellations
- Flights to and from Riyadh cancelled through October 10
- Passenger options
- Complimentary rescheduling or a full refund
- Reported attack dates
- October 6 and 7
- Reported casualties
- Three dead and 36 injured across the attacks on Abha and King Khalid airports
- India’s advisory
- Stay alert, follow local-authority instructions and avoid circulating videos or news about the events
- Coalition claim
- Saudi-led coalition forces said they destroyed 82 Houthi military targets in Yemen
Quotes
King Khalid International Airport
Riyadh's international airport, which advised passengers to confirm their flight status.
“The Embassy of India, Riyadh and the Consulate in Jeddah and its outsourced services through VFS, are continuing to function normally and will issue updates and advisories as and when necessary. The 24x7 helpline of Pravasi Bharatiya Sahayata Kendra (PBSK) remains available on Toll free No: 8002471234”
republicworld.com
“We would like to inform passengers of the necessity to contact their airlines directly and check their flight status before proceeding to the airport.”
NDTV
Air India Express spokesperson
Spokesperson for Air India Express.
“In view of the evolving situation in the region, we have cancelled flights to and from Riyadh until October 10. Affected guests are being offered complimentary rescheduling or a full refund on cancellation. We continue to monitor the situation closely.”
NDTV
Ministry of External Affairs of India
India’s foreign ministry.
“India condemns the attacks over the past few days targeting Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, which have resulted in civilian deaths and injuries.”
republicworld.com
Sources
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