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Akasa Air Maintains Jeddah Flights, Extends Refund Waiver Amid Middle East Tensions

Akasa Air has announced it will continue operating flights between Jeddah and five Indian cities, including Mumbai and Bengaluru, following ongoing safety assessments of the Middle East situation. The airline is progressively evaluating the resumption of flights to and from Abu Dhabi while flights to Doha, Riyadh, and Kuwait remain suspended until April 12. To assist affected passengers, Akasa Air has extended its waiver on cancellation and rescheduling charges for bookings to these cities, offering full refunds or free changes. The carrier emphasized that passenger and crew safety is its top priority and is monitoring the situation in real-time.

Key Points: Akasa Air Jeddah Flights Continue, Refund Waiver Extended

  • Continues Jeddah flights from 5 cities
  • Extends fee waiver until April 12
  • Abu Dhabi flights under evaluation
  • Doha, Riyadh, Kuwait flights suspended
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Akasa Air continues Jeddah flights, extends refund and reschedule waiver amid Middle East conflict

Akasa Air continues flights to Jeddah from 5 Indian cities, extends fee waiver for cancellations and rescheduling until April 12 amid Middle East situation.

"We continue to monitor and assess the situation... on a real-time basis - Akasa Air"

New Delhi, April 6

In view of the prevailing situation in the Middle East, Akasa Air announced that it will continue operating flights between Jeddah and Indian cities, including Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Kochi, and Kozhikode, as per the airline's ongoing safety assessment.

The carrier further stated that it is progressively evaluating the resumption of flights from and to Abu Dhabi.

In a post on X, Akasa Air wrote on Sunday, "Following our ongoing safety assessment and a review of the prevailing situation in the Middle East, we continue to operate flights to/from Jeddah and Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Kochi and Kozhikode. Further, we continue to progressively evaluate resumption of flights to/from Abu Dhabi."

The airline urged the passengers to visit the official website akasaair.com or use their Akasa Air Android and iOS application for flight details and booking.

Akasa Air clarified that operations are being conducted based on the prevailing situation and ongoing safety assessments, and schedules may be subject to change.

The airline also noted that flights to and from Doha, Riyadh and Kuwait will remain suspended until April 12.

Further, the airline assured that it is monitoring the situation in real-time to ensure smooth operations to affected destinations.

"We continue to monitor and assess the situation with respect to these destinations on a real-time basis, and changes, if any, to the flight status for such destinations will be notified accordingly," it said.

In addition, Akasa Air has extended its waiver of cancellation and rescheduling charges for passengers booked to or from these cities until April 12, allowing full refunds or free rescheduling.

"Akasa Air has extended its cancellation/rescheduling charges waiver policy for passengers booked to or from these cities until April 12, 2026. Passengers may opt for a full refund, credited to the original source of payment within 7 days, or reschedule their travel at no additional cost. If your booking was made through a travel partner, please check directly with them for assistance," the airline added.

Akasa Air also urged the passengers to check their flight status at bit.ly/qpfltsts before proceeding to the airport. "For further assistance, please contact our 24x7 Akasa Care Centre at +91 9606112131," the post noted.

Reiterating its commitment to safety, Akasa Air emphasised that the well-being of passengers and crew remains its top priority. "We thank you for your patience and appreciate your understanding during this time," the airline stated.

- ANI

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Rohit P
My cousin is booked on the Kozhikode-Jeddah flight next week. This news is a relief. The free reschedule option gives us flexibility. Hope the situation stabilizes soon.
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Aman W
While I appreciate the waiver, the communication could be better. I had to dig through their website to find the policy details. A direct SMS/email to affected passengers would be more helpful.
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Sarah B
It's a tricky situation. On one hand, people need to travel. On the other, safety is paramount. Akasa seems to be walking that line carefully. The real-time monitoring is key.
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Vikram M
Good to see an Indian airline stepping up with customer-friendly policies during a crisis. Other carriers should take note. The Gulf sector is crucial for our economy and diaspora.
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Kavya N
Hope they resume Abu Dhabi flights soon. Many of us have family there. The waiver until 2026 seems like a long time, which suggests they expect disruptions to continue. Worrying.

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