The restrictions on flight operations at various airports in Saudi Arabia have also affected international flights operating from Bangladesh.
A total of 51 direct and transit flights from Dhaka to Saudi Arabia have been canceled or suspended from Saturday night to Monday afternoon (October 12). This has left 5,418 passengers in travel uncertainty.
This information was given in a press release by the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) on Monday afternoon.
According to the airline, out of the 51 affected flights, 12 are direct flights to Saudi Arabia and 39 are transit flights. Among the direct flights, there are four flights by Biman Bangladesh Airlines, two by US-Bangla Airlines, three by Saudia Airlines and three by Riyadh Air.
On the other hand, 16 IndiGo flights, three Salam Air flights, one EgyptAir flight, nine Emirates flights, five Qatar Airways flights and five Flydubai flights on transit routes have been canceled or postponed.
The latest information from the airline says that the impact of operational restrictions at Saudi Arabia's airports has spread to transit flights of various international airlines in addition to direct flights. As a result, passengers planning to transit to their destination through Saudi Arabia as well as passengers are facing uncertainty about their travel schedules.
In this situation, concerned passengers are advised to contact their respective airlines for the latest flight status and check the scheduled schedule before departure.
