- Affected country
- Regional
- Location / route
- Hong Kong to Dubai (DXB) and Riyadh (RUH) routes
- Official source
- Gemini News Search — Industry News
- Published by source
- September 28, 2026 8:00 PM CST
- Effective period
- September 28, 2026 12:00 AM CST – January 31, 2027 12:00 AM CST
- Last verified
- September 28, 2026 2:11 PM CST
- Status
- Active
Official guidance
Affected travellers will be offered flexible rebooking, rerouting, or full refunds as passenger flights remain suspended through January 31, 2027.
Summary of official information. Always check the official source and follow the guidance of the authorities. UECN does not issue risk ratings; the absence of an alert does not mean that a destination is safe.
Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific Airways announced on September 28, 2026, that it has extended the suspension of its passenger flights to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates and Riyadh in Saudi Arabia through January 31, 2027.
The announcement marks the airline's third postponement of scheduled passenger services connecting Hong Kong to the Gulf since regional hostilities escalated. Cathay stated that management continues to closely monitor airspace and security developments across the Middle East.
According to the airline, affected passengers will be provided options to rebook, divert, or receive full refunds for their tickets. Meanwhile, Cathay Cargo noted it is continuously reviewing the timing and operational conditions for resuming freighter flights between Hong Kong, Dubai, and Riyadh.
Revision history
- Active Published automatically from the official source
Sources
- South China Morning Post · 2026-09-28
