Cathay extends flight suspension to Dubai, Riyadh until March 31 amid war

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Oscar Liu,Theodora YuMarch 10, 2026 at 08:28 AM

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Cathay Pacific has extended the suspension of all flights to and from Dubai and Riyadh until March 31 due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The Hong Kong-based airline cited safety concerns for passengers and crew as the reason for the extended suspension. This decision follows US-Israeli strikes on Iran in late February and a period of increased regional instability that has prompted other airlines to reroute flights. Cathay Pacific has implemented a ticket waiver policy for passengers booked on affected flights, allowing them to rebook, reroute, or receive a refund without incurring additional fees. The airline stated it is closely monitoring the situation and further changes to the flight schedule may be necessary.

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