Key Takeaways
- Riyadh Air and Saudia announce additional flights to Pakistan.
- Flights aim to assist passengers affected by airport closure in Riyadh.
- Passengers can use extra services or book through airlines' websites.
Saudi Arabia’s Saudia and Riyadh Air have announced additional flights to Pakistan to assist passengers stranded due to the closure of King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. These flights are part of a broader effort to mitigate the impact of the disruption on air travel.
Riyadh Air will operate two additional flights on October 21 and 22, connecting Jeddah with Lahore and Islamabad. The airline stated that passengers whose flights were canceled due to the ongoing disruption can use these extra services. Travelers holding tickets with other airlines may also be eligible, subject to seat availability.
Saudia has announced two extra flights to Pakistan, serving Peshawar and Islamabad. The first flight is scheduled for Wednesday, October 21, while the date of the second flight will be announced later. These flights are expected to provide further options for Pakistanis affected by the disruption.
Pakistan’s Consul General Mustafa Rabbani informed Urdu News that the Jeddah Consulate has been providing assistance and guidance to stranded Pakistanis. He said the consulate and Pakistan’s embassy helped Saudia transport stranded Pakistani passengers from Riyadh to Jeddah by road, where the airline arranged accommodation and food. As seats became available, passengers were accommodated on flights.
The additional flights by Saudia are expected to provide further options for passengers. Passengers can visit the airline’s official website for further information and booking arrangements.
Riyadh Air’s announcement comes in response to the ongoing disruption at King Khalid International Airport, which has affected air travel for many passengers. The airline is working to ensure that stranded travelers can continue their journeys to Pakistan.
