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Cathay Pacific extends Dubai and Riyadh flight suspension through November

Cathay Pacific extends Dubai and Riyadh flight suspension through November
South China Morning Post Friday 04 September 2026, 04:04 UTC By Enoch Yiu,William Yiu 1 min read
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Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has delayed the resumption of passenger flights to Dubai and Riyadh until December at the earliest, extending the suspension of its Middle East services to nine months. The airline attributed the extended postponement to “the latest developments in the Middle East”, with services to both cities now cancelled through November 30. “Affected travellers will be offered the flexibility to rebook, reroute or refund their tickets,” it said.

Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has delayed the resumption of passenger flights to Dubai and Riyadh until December at the earliest, extending the suspension of its Middle East services to nine months. The airline attributed the extended postponement to “the latest developments in the Middle East”, with services to both cities now cancelled through November 30. “Affected travellers will be offered the flexibility to rebook, reroute or refund their tickets,” it said. Cathay said it... [Image text:] CATHAY PACIFIC
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