New Delhi, 13 November (H.S.): Tata Group-owned airlines Air India and Air India Express have suspended their flights to and from Riyadh and Dammam in Saudi Arabia until November 30. Services to and from Jeddah will remain suspended until November 21.

According to the airlines, some of their flights to Saudi Arabia have been temporarily suspended in view of the prevailing regional tensions and security situation. The airlines said that all Air India and Air India Express flights to and from Riyadh and Dammam would remain suspended until November 30. Flights to and from Jeddah have been suspended until November 21.

Passengers holding confirmed bookings made on or before November 10 can reschedule their journeys without any additional charges, subject to availability, or cancel their bookings and receive a full refund.

The airline said Air India passengers could reschedule their journeys through any operational Air India station in Saudi Arabia. Air India Express passengers, meanwhile, could reschedule their journeys through any operational Air India Express station in Saudi Arabia or Bahrain. For bookings to and from Riyadh and Dammam, the rescheduled journey must be completed by December 14.

For Jeddah bookings, the revised journey must be completed by December 5, Air India said. Passengers requiring assistance with rescheduling or refunds can contact the airlines' support teams. They can reach Air India at +91 11 69329333 or +91 11 69329999, and Air India Express at +91 124 6935600. Passengers may also contact the airlines through their respective city booking offices.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar