Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) has cancelled its flights between Brunei Darussalam and Jeddah scheduled for 13 October following a risk assessment of the developing security situation in Saudi Arabia.

In a statement issued on 12 October, RB said the cancellations affected flight BI001 from Brunei to Jeddah and flight BI002 from Jeddah to Brunei.

The airline said the decision was made with the safety and security of passengers, crew and operational personnel as its highest priority.

RB is continuing to monitor the situation in coordination with relevant authorities, while other scheduled flights to and from Saudi Arabia remain under review.

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The airline said any further operational decisions would be guided by ongoing risk assessments, prevailing conditions and applicable aviation safety requirements.

RB acknowledged that the developments may cause concern and inconvenience, particularly for Umrah pilgrims, their families and other passengers travelling between Brunei Darussalam and Saudi Arabia.

The airline said it remains committed to keeping affected passengers informed and providing timely updates.

Passengers, Umrah pilgrims and members of the public are advised to monitor RB’s official communication channels for the latest updates and check their flight status before proceeding to the airport.

Those requiring assistance are encouraged to contact RB’s Customer Service Centre or their respective travel agents.

RB expressed regret over the inconvenience caused and thanked affected passengers for their patience, understanding and cooperation.

THE BRUNEIAN | BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN