{"id":125881,"date":"2026-08-06T11:17:53","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T11:17:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/?page_id=125881"},"modified":"2026-10-13T08:26:59","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T08:26:59","slug":"travel-advisory-flight-disruptions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/travel-advisory-flight-disruptions","title":{"rendered":"Travel advisory flight disruptions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:60px;--desktop-height:60px;--tablet-height:60px;--mobile-medium-height:40px;--mobile-small-height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left lrg-heading mb-12\"><strong>Saudi Arabia Travel Advisory: Flight Disruptions<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left h1-light has-medium-font-size\">Last updated: 13 October 2026<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px;--desktop-height:30px;--tablet-height:30px;--mobile-medium-height:30px;--mobile-small-height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important information for travellers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Due to the ongoing situation in Saudi Arabia, flight schedules to, from and via the region may be affected. <br>If you have an upcoming flight to, from or via Saudi Arabia, we strongly recommend checking your flight status directly with your airline before travelling to the airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We are closely monitoring the situation and awaiting further official communication from airlines regarding any potential cancellations, rebooking options and refund policies.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px;--desktop-height:30px;--tablet-height:30px;--mobile-medium-height:30px;--mobile-small-height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Latest airline information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Flight schedules and airline policies may change at short notice. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please refer to the official airline websites below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Qatar Airways:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qatarairways.com\/en\/travel-alerts.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.qatarairways.com\/en\/travel-alerts.html<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Saudia:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saudia.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.saudia.com\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Riyadh Air:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.riyadhair.com\/en\/travel-update\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.riyadhair.com\/en\/travel-update<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Emirates<\/strong><em><strong>:<\/strong> <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.emirates.com\/english\/help\/travel-updates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.emirates.com\/english\/help\/travel-updates\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Etihad Airwa<\/strong><em><strong>y<\/strong><\/em><strong>s:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etihad.com\/en\/help\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.etihad.com\/en\/help<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Please note that the airlines listed above are provided for reference and may not all be experiencing disruptions.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px;--desktop-height:30px;--tablet-height:30px;--mobile-medium-height:30px;--mobile-small-height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What should I do if my booking is affected?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. Check your flight status<\/strong><br>Visit your airline&#8217;s official website to confirm whether your flight is operating as scheduled.<br><strong>2. My flight has been cancelled. What happens next?<\/strong><br>If your airline has cancelled your flight, you may be eligible for rebooking or a refund, depending on the airline&#8217;s applicable policies.<br><strong>3. I want to change or cancel my booking.<\/strong><br>If your flight is still operating, standard fare rules may apply unless the airline has issued a special waiver.<br><strong>4. I need assistance with my Travelstart booking.<\/strong><br>If you booked through Travelstart and require assistance, please contact our Customer Support team through our official support channels.<br>Please have your Travelstart booking reference available so we can assist you as efficiently as possible.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px;--desktop-height:30px;--tablet-height:30px;--mobile-medium-height:30px;--mobile-small-height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stay Informed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The situation is evolving, and further flight disruptions may occur.<br>We recommend regularly checking your airline&#8217;s official website for updates. Travelstart will continue to monitor official airline communications and update this page as new information becomes available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Refunds and Rebooking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your flight is cancelled or significantly changed, refund or rebooking options will depend on the airline\u2019s policy and the fare rules of your ticket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As Travelstart, we process changes and refunds in accordance with the airline\u2019s authorisation. Our team is available to review your booking and guide you through the available options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Need Assistance?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your departure is within the next 24 hours and you have not received communication regarding your flight, please contact our Customer Support team:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">South Africa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcde +27 21 468 4300<br>\ud83d\udcac Whatsapp +27 71 482 7158.<br>\ud83c\udf0d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/contact-us\">https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/contact-us<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Disclaimer:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The information provided above is based on airline communications and publicly available updates at the time of publication. While Travelstart makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of this information, airline policies, schedules, and operational decisions may change at short notice. Travelstart cannot be held liable for any inaccuracies, omissions, or changes made by airlines or relevant authorities. Customers are advised to verify the latest updates directly with their airline prior to travel.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px;--desktop-height:60px;--tablet-height:60px;--mobile-medium-height:32px;--mobile-small-height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover travel-hack-desktop-app-banner pb-md-0 pl-md-20 pr-20 pb-0  border-radius-27\" style=\"min-height:200px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1156\" height=\"499\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-122292 size-full\" alt=\"Download Travelstart App\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/download-travelstart-app.webp\" style=\"object-position:48% 48%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"48% 48%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/download-travelstart-app.webp 1156w, 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