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Dubai flights: Cathay Pacific suspends service to UAE metropolis after BA announcement

British Airways won’t run any flights to Dubai till June.

Flights to and from Dubai have been disrupted by the Iran battle (Picture: Getty)

One other airline has introduced it will not function flights to Dubai for the following a number of weeks. Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific mentioned that each one the flights to and from the UAE metropolis can be suspended till the top of subsequent month.

The transfer comes as operations to and from the favored Center Jap metropolis have already been disrupted following the start of the US-Israel battle with Iran and the regime’s retaliatory assaults on Gulf states. On Tuesday, British Airways mentioned that it’s going to not function flights to Dubai till the summer time. The airline mentioned it’ll halt flights to Amman, Bahrain, and Tel Aviv till after Could 31, extending its regional suspensions. Providers to Doha, Qatar, are paused via the top of April, whereas routes to Abu Dhabi have been cancelled for the rest of the yr.

Cathay Pacific has suspended all flights to and from Dubai (Picture: Getty)

On Wednesday, Cathy Spacific issued a press release saying: “In view of the creating scenario within the Center East, all Cathay Pacific flights to and from Dubai have been cancelled as much as and together with 30 April 2026.

“Clients affected by this transformation who haven’t already acquired a message from Cathay Pacific are suggested to test the most recent standing of their reserving through Handle Reserving.

“Our ticket waiver coverage is in place to supply extra alternative and adaptability.”

The airline introduced that passengers scheduled to fly between Hong Kong and Dubai any time as much as Could 31 are being supplied versatile choices because of the present scenario. Travellers can select to rebook their flights for a later date, change their journey route, or request a full refund, and the airline will waive any extra charges usually related to these adjustments.

The UK Overseas, Commonwealth, and Growth Workplace (FCDO) has revised its recommendation and is presently advising in opposition to journey to the UAE.

These already in locations akin to Dubai, Bahrain, and Kuwait are being suggested to hunt shelter. The FCDO continues to advise in opposition to travelling to the UAE.

Its journey advisory states: “The FCDO now advises in opposition to all however important journey to the United Arab Emirates. Register your presence for those who’re within the United Arab Emirates.”

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In the meantime, Air India introduced it’ll function a complete of 48 flights to cities throughout the Center East, regardless of different airways reducing again their providers amid the battle.

The airline will fly to Dubai, Riyadh, Doha, Jeddah, and Muscat, it mentioned.

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