Cathay Pacific extends suspension of flights between Hong Kong, Middle East to end of May

Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has further extended its suspension of all flights to and from the Middle East until the end of May, amid a regional conflict that shows little sign of abating. But the airline will increase flights to Europe starting next month to cater to surging demand. In an announcement on Tuesday, Cathay said flights between Hong Kong and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, as well as between the city and Riyadh in Saudi Arabia, would remain suspended until t...

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Airlines cancel more flights as Middle East conflict escalates

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Airlines cancel more flights as Middle East conflict escalates

Global air travel remains severely disrupted after the war in Iran forced the closure of major Middle Eastern hubs, including Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi, stranding tens of thousands of passengers. Below is the latest on flights, in alphabetical order: AEGEAN AIRLINES Greece’s largest carrier has cancelled flights to Tel Aviv, Beirut and Amman until […]

Lufthansa halts Middle East flights until October over Iran war

Germany’s Lufthansa Group said Monday it will suspend flights to multiple Middle East destinations until late October, citing security concerns linked to the Iran war. Flights to...