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Airline Flights Canceled Amid US-Iran Conflict and Fuel Crisis

4/9/2026

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In March 2026, jet fuel prices and security concerns from the US-Iran conflict prompted airline cuts.
Cebu Air canceled flights to Dubai until April 30, 2026.
Philippine Airlines suspended flights to Dubai and Doha until May 31, 2026.
Philippine Airlines halted Riyadh flights until April 9, 2026.
The conflict created an energy crisis, prompting government intervention to help airlines secure fuel, with a two-week ceasefire agreed on April 7, 2026.

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Story summary

In March 2026, jet fuel prices and security concerns from the US-Iran conflict prompted airline cuts.
Cebu Air canceled flights to Dubai until April 30, 2026.
Philippine Airlines suspended flights to Dubai and Doha until May 31, 2026.
Philippine Airlines halted Riyadh flights until April 9, 2026.
The conflict created an energy crisis, prompting government intervention to help airlines secure fuel, with a two-week ceasefire agreed on April 7, 2026.