{"id":156667,"date":"2026-09-05T09:01:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-05T03:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=156667"},"modified":"2026-09-05T03:47:11","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T22:17:11","slug":"cathay-pacific-cancels-all-dubai-and-riyadh-flights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/05\/cathay-pacific-cancels-all-dubai-and-riyadh-flights\/","title":{"rendered":"Cathay Pacific Cancels All Its Flights to Busiest International Airport in the World"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

HONG KONG\u2014<\/strong> Cathay Pacific (CX)<\/a> has cancelled all passenger flights to and from Dubai (DXB)<\/a> and Riyadh (RUH) through November 30, 2026, as escalating tensions in the Middle East continue to affect regional air services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Hong Kong-based carrier said the decision was made amid the changing security situation in the region. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The suspension means passengers booked on Cathay Pacific services to either Middle Eastern hub will not be able to travel on the affected flights until services are scheduled to resume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cathay Pacific Cancels Flights to Gulf<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cathay Pacific confirmed that all passenger services connecting Hong Kong<\/a> with Dubai and Riyadh will remain suspended through the end of November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The airline is continuing to assess developments in the region before determining when the services can safely return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cancellations affect both directions of the routes, covering flights departing from Hong Kong as well as services returning from the two Middle Eastern cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The decision extends the disruption well beyond the immediate period of heightened regional tensions, highlighting the impact that the security situation is having on international airline schedules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cathay’s Passengers Can Rebook<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cathay Pacific said affected passengers will have several options for managing their disrupted journeys. Travelers can rebook their tickets, reroute their trips, or request a full refund, The Standard<\/a> flagged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The options are intended to give passengers flexibility while the airline keeps its Middle East schedule under review. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Customers with upcoming reservations should check their booking status and contact Cathay Pacific regarding the available alternatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The suspension also means travelers planning journeys between Hong Kong and the two Gulf hubs will need to consider alternative airlines or connecting routes during the affected period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cathay Reviews its Cargo Services <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cathay Pacific’s passenger operations are not the only part of its Middle East network under review. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cathay Cargo is also monitoring regional security conditions before deciding when freighter services to Dubai and Riyadh<\/a> can resume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cargo division said it is continuously assessing the situation and will determine an appropriate timeline for restarting its freighter operations based on developments in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cathay Pacific added that it will remain vigilant and continue monitoring geopolitical developments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The airline said it could make further adjustments to its flight schedule depending on how the security situation develops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The latest suspension underscores the challenges facing international carriers operating to the Middle East as airlines continue to balance network commitments with changing regional security conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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