The Latest Flight Updates more Extend Cancellations
SAUDIA, BTNp: DUE to ongoing regional developments affecting the Middle East airspace, several airlines have announced an extension of the initial suspension of flights to and from Saudi Arabia. So, if you’re flying in or out of the Kingdom, it’s worth double-checking your booking before heading to the airport.
According whatsonsaudiarabia.com, these are the latest flight updates in Saudi Arabia.
Saudia
Saudi Arabia’s national carrier, Saudia, has announced that due to airspace closures, flights to and from eight destinations remain cancelled. These include flights from Amman, Kuwait, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Doha, Bahrain, Moscow, and Peshawar and will remain suspended for an additional two days, until March 6 at 11:59pm per Saudi Gazette. The airline has announced that the Emergency Coordination Centre continues to monitor the situation around the clock in coordination with relevant authorities to ensure the safety and security of passengers and crew.
Flynas
Flynas announced in a supplementary statement on Wednesday March 4, that due to the continued airspace closures, the airline has decided that flights to and from the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Iraq, and Syria will be suspended until 3pm on Friday March 6. Flynas advises travellers to check the status of their flights via the website before leaving for the airport.
Flyadeal
Low-cost carrier Flyadeal has confirmed the suspension of its flights to and from Amman, Dubai, and Damascus. These cancellations are applicable until 11.59pm on Thursday March 5. All affected passengers will be notified directly, and passengers are encouraged to check the status of their flights via the website before heading out for the airport.
Emirates
A common transit destination and airline for many, all scheduled Emirates flights to and from Dubai are currently suspended until 10.59pm (KSA time) on March 7. The airline is continuing to operate a limited number of flights, which you can check through the Emirates flight status page. Passengers connecting through Dubai will only be allowed to travel if their onward flight is operating. Emirates is also advising customers not to head to the airport unless they have been contacted directly by the airline.
Air France
The French carrier announced via its official website that it has cancelled its flights to and from Riyadh until Thursday March 5, and until March 7 for flights departing from Dubai, and until March 8 for Beirut. Commercial measures have been put in place allowing customers to postpone or cancel their trip free of charge, whether their flight is cancelled or not.
Air India
After careful assessment of the current situation, Air India plans to commence its scheduled operations to and from Jeddah from Thursday March 5, for the following routes:
AI2255/2256 – Delhi-Jeddah-Delhi
AI2251/2252 – Mumbai-Jeddah-Mumbai
AI2245/2246 – Mumbai-Jeddah-Mumbai
Indigo
The Indian carrier has announced its resumption of flights to Saudi Arabia and has dedicated flights from Jeddah to India.
Qatar
Qatar Airways flight operations remain temporarily suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace. Qatar Airways will resume operations once the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority announces the safe reopening of Qatari airspace by the relevant authorities. A further update will be provided on 06 March by 09:00 Doha time (06:00 UTC).
Qatar Airways will start operating a limited number relief flights from 05 March to support passengers who are stranded due to the current situation across the region.
The following services are planned:
Flights from Muscat to: London Heathrow, Berlin, Copenhagen, Madrid, Rome, and Amsterdam.
Flight from Riyadh to Frankfurt.
Passengers are kindly requested not to proceed to the airport unless they have received an official notification from Qatar Airways for these flights.
Qatar Airways will contact affected passengers directly with their assigned flight details, travel arrangements and next steps. Details can be updated at qatarairways.com or through the Qatar Airways mobile app.
They are continuing to closely monitor the situation and will share further updates as soon as they become available.
The safety and wellbeing of passengers and crew remains their highest priority. Qatar apologies for the disruption caused by circumstances beyond their control due to the temporary airspace closure. *BTNewspaper
