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

Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Airways has extended its suspension of passenger flights to Dubai and Riyadh until January 31, 2027, due to ongoing tensions in the Middle East stemming from the US-Israel war on Iran. The airline will provide affected passengers with options for rebooking, diverting, or refunding their tickets. Cathay Cargo continues to assess when to resume freighter services to these destinations.

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Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has extended its suspension of passenger flights to Dubai and Riyadh, both in the Middle East, until January 31, 2027. This marks the third postponement since the start of the conflict involving Iran and its adversaries. The airline stated that affected travelers would have options to rebook, divert, or refund their tickets. Cathay also noted that it will continue monitoring the situation in the Middle East, while cargo services for freighters to these destinations are still under review.

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“The articles describe different airlines' responses to ongoing sanctions and conflicts involving Iran, but do not refer to the exact same flight cancellations or timeframes.”

UAE bars Iranian airlines as US sanctions squeeze Iran’s aviation sector Different event

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“Article A reports on UAE banning Iranian airlines flights due to US sanctions, while Article B discusses Cathay Pacific extending flight suspensions to Dubai and Riyadh unrelated to UAE's ban.”

Iran threatens widespread disruption as Iraq halts Iran flights Different event

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“Article A discusses Iraq halting Iranian flights due to US sanctions on Iran's aviation sector, while Article B covers Cathay Pacific extending flight suspensions to Dubai and Riyadh because of the ongoing war with Iran.”

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Al Jazeera

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“The articles describe different actions regarding flight suspensions and restrictions in relation to Iran, involving Cathay Pacific and Iran-Iraq relations respectively.”

Israeli airlines plan to resume Dubai flights after flydubai incident Different event

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“Article A discusses Cathay Pacific extending flight suspensions due to ongoing war in Iran, while Article B reports Israeli airlines planning to resume flights to Dubai after an incident involving flydubai.”

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