WorldAir India, IndiGo Cancel and Divert Riyadh Flights After Missile Threat
On October 8, 2026, Air India and IndiGo cancelled and diverted several flights to Riyadh due to a missile threat from Iran-aligned Houthi rebels targeting Riyadh International Airport. IndiGo diverted a Hyderabad-Riyadh flight to Dammam, while Air India returned its Delhi-Riyadh flight to Delhi and cancelled all Riyadh flights until October 10. Passengers will receive full refunds amid ongoing regional tensions.
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