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Flight Cancellations Surge as Cathay Pacific Halts Dubai Services

3/10/2026

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Cathay Pacific Airways has extended its suspension of flights to and from Dubai until March 31 due to the ongoing Middle East conflict.
The airline has also halted services to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of the safety decision.
Hong Kong's Immigration Department has assisted nearly 450 residents in returning from the region.
Travel agencies have arranged alternative routes for stranded customers, with some detours costing more.
The regional conflict has led to over 43,000 flight cancellations in the Middle East since February 28.

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Cathay Pacific Airways has extended its suspension of flights to and from Dubai until March 31 due to the ongoing Middle East conflict.
The airline has also halted services to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of the safety decision.
Hong Kong's Immigration Department has assisted nearly 450 residents in returning from the region.
Travel agencies have arranged alternative routes for stranded customers, with some detours costing more.
The regional conflict has led to over 43,000 flight cancellations in the Middle East since February 28.