Biman Bangladesh Airlines has decided to keep its flights on the Dhaka-Riyadh-Dhaka route suspended for another 19 days, citing the recent airstrike situation in Saudi Arabia and passenger safety concerns. The announcement was made through a press release on Wednesday afternoon.

The release stated that the earlier decisions regarding flight operations to Saudi Arabia will remain in effect until November 30. As a result, regular flights on the Dhaka-Riyadh-Dhaka route will remain suspended until that date.

Other routes remain operational

However, flights on the Dhaka-Jeddah, Dhaka-Dammam, and Dhaka-Madinah routes will continue as per the previous schedule and announcements, the release added. Authorities have urged passengers to contact the nearest Biman sales center for updated information regarding tickets and travel.

Earlier, on October 25, Biman Bangladesh Airlines had announced the suspension of flights on the Dhaka-Dammam and Dhaka-Riyadh routes.

Widespread disruption at Saudi airports

Meanwhile, ongoing restrictions at Saudi Arabian airports have disrupted 189 flights so far. Of these, 112 were direct services and 77 were transit flights. A total of 23,274 passengers have been affected by these disruptions.

In response to the security situation and recent airstrikes in Saudi Arabia, stringent security restrictions have been imposed at the country's airports, significantly impacting international flight operations.

Advisory for passengers

The airline has advised passengers whose travel plans have been disrupted due to the suspension to contact Biman's sales centers or call centers for ticket rebooking or refunds. Authorities have expressed hope that flight operations will resume once the situation improves and security is ensured.