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Cathay Pacific has cancelled all flights to and from Riyadh in Saudi Arabia and Dubai in the UAE until Tuesday and Thursday, respectively, amid ongoing military conflict in the Middle East.
A plume of smoke rises from the port of Jebel Ali following a reported Iranian strike in Dubai on March 1, 2026. Photo: Fadel Senna/AFP.“Customers booked to travel between Hong Kong” and the two cities “up to 7 March 2026 may rebook, reroute or refund their tickets without the usual fees,” the Hong Kong flagship carrier said in statements on Sunday.
“We’re continuing to monitor the situation closely,” it added. “Further changes to our flight schedule may be needed in the coming days with the safety of our customers and people being our first priority.”
The US and Israel launched military strikes on Iran on Saturday, killing the Islamic republic’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks across the Middle East, targeting Israel and Gulf Arab states that host US military bases, including Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
Cathay joined other international airlines suspending services to the Middle East as countries in the region shut their airspace, and major airports, including Dubai’s, suspended operations.
Cathay Pacific. Photo: GovHK. Hongkong Post said on Sunday that airmail services to Saudi Arabia and the UAE have been halted due to the flight suspensions.
The city’s Airport Authority said that as of 10.45am on Monday, 13 flights had been cancelled due to instability in the Middle East, while one was delayed.
According to local media, 20 members of the Hong Kong women’s football team are in Dubai for the Pink Ladies Cup tournament. They are safe and maintaining close contact with Hong Kong authorities.
The Iranian Red Crescent said on Sunday that airstrikes had killed at least 201 people in Iran, while the UAE’s Ministry of Defence reported three casualties: a Pakistani, a Nepali, and a Bangladeshi.
According to the US, three of its service members were killed in action, and five were seriously wounded.
Hong Kong’s Security Bureau has issued a red travel alert – warning of a “significant threat” – for Iran and Israel.
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