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Air India Delhi-Riyadh Flight Turns Back After Saudi Airport Attacks; Riyadh Flights Suspended
Due to Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia, Air India flight AI2243 from Delhi to Riyadh was diverted back to Delhi. The Indian Embassy in Riyadh has issued an advisory for its citizens.
After the killing of several places such as King Khalid International Airport of Saudi Arabia, Air India flight AI2243 from Delhi to Riyadh was diverted back to Delhi via Arabian Sea due to security reasons. Air India flight AI2243 took off from Delhi and was flying southward over Gujarat via Arabian Sea. Pilots decided to turn the plane and now it is returning to Delhi.
According to security situation, Air India, IndiGo, and Air India Express have suspended all their flights to Riyadh till October 10. Airline has assured that affected passengers would get full refund of the fare.
Taking into consideration the security situation in Saudi Arabia, Indian embassy in Riyadh has issued advisory to its citizens. The Embassy wrote, "In light of the current situation, all Indian citizens in Saudi Arabia are advised to remain alert and cautious, stay indoors as needed, and follow the instructions issued by local authorities through official channels. Indian citizens are also advised not to spread or repost any videos or news related to the ongoing events."
