IndiGo extends Saudi Arabia flight cancellations amid airport attacks

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New Delhi: IndiGo has cancelled all its flights to and from Saudi Arabia as the security situation worsens following strike on airports in the country.

As per reports, it has also temporarily halted flights to and from Riyadh up until October 31, and flights connecting Jeddah, Dammam and Madinah until October 27, the travel alert said.

This is after the latest attack on Dammam airport which killed two people, one of whom was an Indian national, and wounded several others. The attack also resulted in damage to the airport and the suspension of flight operations.

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IndiGo is observing developments and working with appropriate agencies to ensure the safety of passengers and crew members. The passengers involved are being notified via the contact details provided at the time of booking.

Flyers are being warned to check the flight status ahead of heading to the airport.

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