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Cathay extends Dubai, Riyadh flight suspension through January as Iran war drags on

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from South China Morning Post · Middle East

Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has extended its suspension of passenger flights to the Middle East until the end of January next year, marking the third postponement since the US-Israel war on Iran began. The airline said on Monday that passenger services to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates and Riyadh in Saudi Arabia would remain cancelled through January 31, 2027. “Affected travellers will be offered the flexibility to rebook, divert or refund their tickets,” Cathay said. “We...

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