Cathay Pacific halts Dubai flights until Thursday amid US-Israeli attack on Iran

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Oscar Liu,Jeffie LamMarch 2, 2026 at 03:41 AM

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Following US-Israeli strikes on Iran, Cathay Pacific has suspended flights to Dubai until Thursday and Riyadh until Tuesday, impacting at least 37 flights between Hong Kong and the Middle East. The airline is offering rebooking, diversion, or refunds without fees for affected passengers until Saturday. Flight cancellations primarily affect routes between Hong Kong and Dubai, with numerous passenger and cargo services grounded, along with cancellations between Hong Kong and Doha. Cathay Pacific states they are closely monitoring the situation and prioritizing customer and staff safety, with potential for further flight schedule changes.

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