Cathay has announced a delay in the resumption of its passenger and freighter services to the Middle East, citing recent developments in the region. Originally scheduled to restart on 1 September 2026, Cathay Pacific's daily passenger flights to Dubai and four-times-weekly flights to Riyadh will now resume on 25 October 2026 and 26 October 2026, respectively. Passengers affected by this change will have the option to rebook, reroute, or refund their tickets.
The freighter service operated by Cathay Cargo to Riyadh, initially set to resume on 1 August 2026, has also been postponed. Cathay Cargo will assess the situation to determine a new date for resuming this service.
Cathay is closely monitoring the situation in the Middle East to ensure the safety and convenience of its passengers and operations
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