Turbulence continues for Saudi flyers as Air India extends flight curbs till Nov 14

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Air India and Air India Express extended flight suspensions to Saudi Arabia through November 14, while IndiGo and Akasa Air also cancelled routes into the country. The report attributes the curbs to heightened security concerns amid unrest in West Asia and Houthi activity affecting regional security and shipping.

Air India and Air India Express have announced the extension of flight suspensions to Saudi Arabia until November 14. IndiGo and Akasa Air have also cancelled flights to various cities in Saudi Arabia until mid-November. The flight cancellations are due to heightened security concerns amid unrest in West Asia. Fresh Houthi activity has prompted heightened security measures near Mecca, impacting regional shipping.