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The nationwide stop was the first since January 2023, when another key Federal Aviation Administration computer system that sends notices to pilots malfunctioned, and the second since the September 11, 2001, attacks.

The five-hour ground stop affected more than a million travellers, with over 800 flights diverted as officials blamed ageing air traffic control systems.

A system upgrade overwhelmed ageing FAA infrastructure, disrupting communications across 22 regional air traffic control centres and grounding flights for over four hours.

The five-hour FAA ground stop affected thousands of flights, with officials warning that delays could continue for days despite the resumption of operations.

A telecommunications outage disrupted thousands of scheduled flights, with at least 600 diverted as officials ruled out no possibility of a cyberattack.

Earlier, IndiGo and Akasa air also suspended the flights to the Saudi cities.

At least 11 flights received threats on Friday, while broadcasters in Ireland, Britain and Bulgaria also reported security alerts amid concerns over wider disruption.

The Tata Group-owned airline has been taking longer routes for its European and North American flights since early last year, following the Pakistan airspace closure for Indian carriers.

Threats impacted flights from Finland, Denmark and Ireland, putting aviation authorities on high alert.

Digi Yatra begins trials for eligible Indian e-passport holders on select international flights at seven airports, ahead of a wider rollout in 2027.

Flights connecting Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam remain suspended, with affected passengers eligible for rebooking or refunds.

IndiGo and Air India Group will gradually shift flights to Navi Mumbai International Airport from December, freeing capacity for Mumbai airport’s Terminal 1 redevelopment.

King Khalid International Airport said Terminal 1 will handle domestic flights and Terminal 2 international services by national carriers.

Air India and Air India Express suspend Riyadh and Dammam flights till November 7 and Jeddah services till October 31, as IndiGo and Akasa Air extend cancellations.

IndiGo flights to and from Riyadh remain cancelled until October 31, while services to Jeddah, Dammam and Madinah are suspended until October 27.

All domestic flights were cancelled, along with more than 350 international services, as the weakening storm threatened heavy rain and strong winds.

While Saudi airlines cautiously resumed flights, renewed fighting in Yemen intensified security concerns across the region and worsened water shortages, fuel disruptions and disease risks in Taiz.

Bookings issued on or before October 15 with travel dates between October 9 and 25 are eligible for a one-time complimentary date change up to November 10.

Air India has extended the suspension of flights to Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah as missile and drone attacks heighten security concerns in Saudi Arabia.

Indians have been urged to remain indoors during aerial attacks as strikes target civilian infrastructure and flight services face disruptions.