GeopoliticsMedium•13 November 2026•
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Air India Suspends Saudi Flights Following Security Concerns
Key Facts
1Air India and Air India Express have suspended flights to Riyadh and Dammam until Nov 30, and to Jeddah until Nov 21.
2The suspension follows Houthi claims of targeting Aramco facilities in Riyadh with a drone.
Air India and Air India Express have suspended flight operations to Riyadh and Dammam until November 30, 2026, and to Jeddah until November 21, 2026. DNA India reported that the suspension follows claims by Houthi forces of targeting Aramco facilities in Riyadh with a drone.
The decision to halt flights reflects heightened aviation safety risks amid regional geopolitical tensions. In related economic context, India reported a year-on-year inflation rate of 6.09% on November 12, 2026, exceeding forecasts, while the trade balance showed a deficit of $39.88 billion on November 13, 2026.