Riyadh, February 28 The Consul General of India in Jeddah held a virtual meeting with representatives of Indian airlines on Saturday, in light of disruptions to air travel due to escalating regional tensions.
Consul General Fahad Ahmed Khan Suri urged the airlines to provide full support to Indian nationals affected by travel disruptions in Saudi Arabia, the Indian Consulate General said in a social media post.
"The airlines assured that necessary measures are being taken, including timely communication regarding flight cancellations, dedicated helplines for updates and queries, facilitation of refunds, and other passenger assistance," it said.
The Consulate General also provided links to official updates issued by the airlines, including Air India, IndiGo, and Akasa Air.
"Indian nationals affected by travel disruptions are also encouraged to contact the Consulate General of India, Jeddah, for any assistance," it further said.
Earlier in the day, the Consulate General issued an advisory, stating, "In view of the prevailing situation in the region, all Indian nationals currently in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are advised to remain vigilant and strictly adhere to the safety guidelines prevalent in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and follow advisories issued by the local authorities and the Embassy."
The United States and Israel launched a joint attack on Iran early Saturday, following days of escalating tensions with US President Donald Trump increasing pressure on Tehran to agree to a new deal on its nuclear programme.
