All Iranian commercial flights to Türkiye are expected to halt in early October due to expanding U.S. sanctions targeting Iranian civil aviation. The expected stoppage follows flight permit revocations by the UAE, Oman, Iraq, Azerbaijan, and Georgia.
Cathay Pacific has extended the suspension of passenger services to Dubai and Riyadh through January 31, 2027, marking its third postponement. The carrier stated that affected passengers may rebook, reroute, or receive refunds, while Cathay Cargo reviews timelines for resuming freighter operations.
Cathay Pacific has extended the cancellation of passenger flights to Dubai and Riyadh through January 31, 2027. The decision represents the airline's third postponement of services connecting Hong Kong to the Gulf region amid ongoing regional hostilities. Affected passengers are being offered rebooking, rerouting, or full refunds, while Cathay Cargo reviews timelines for resuming freighter operations.
Austrian Airlines flight OS82 from Tel Aviv to Vienna diverted to Sofia, Bulgaria, on October 18, 2026, due to a suspected bomb threat. Security personnel inspected the aircraft, passengers, and luggage in Sofia, finding no danger on board before the flight continued to Vienna.
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