Hong Kong couple’s HK$50,000 exit from Dubai after ‘biggest blunder’ amid Iran war

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Danny Mok,Oscar LiuMarch 9, 2026 at 03:27 PM

Hong Kong couple’s HK$50,000 exit from Dubai after ‘biggest blunder’ amid Iran war

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Amidst flight disruptions in the Gulf region due to US-Israel military operations against Iran, a Hong Kong couple spent approximately HK$50,000 to secure a direct flight from Dubai back home. The couple, Yen Kwok and her husband, were initially scheduled to return on March 1st but were forced to extend their stay. Their costly return was prompted by booking difficulties and a cancellation error resulting from stress. As of Monday, Hong Kong's Immigration Department had received around 830 inquiries from Hong Kong residents in the Middle East, with nearly 420 having already left the region safely.

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