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Cathay Pacific extends Dubai and Riyadh flight suspension through November

Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has extended the suspension of passenger flights to Dubai and Riyadh until the end of November, keeping its Middle Eastern routes grounded for a total of nine months. The airline attributed the extension to "the latest developments in the Middle East", confirming that services to both cities were now cancelled up to and including November 30.

Cathay Pacific extends Dubai and Riyadh flight suspension through November

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Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has extended the suspension of passenger flights to Dubai and Riyadh until the end of November, keeping its Middle Eastern routes grounded for a total of nine...

The airline attributed the extension to "the latest developments in the Middle East", confirming that services to both cities were now cancelled up to and including November 30.

"Affected travellers will be offered the flexibility to rebook, reroute or refund their tickets," it...

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Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has extended the suspension of passenger flights to Dubai and Riyadh until the end of November, keeping its Middle Eastern routes grounded for a total of nine months. The airline attributed the extension to "the latest developments in the Middle East", confirming that services to both cities were now cancelled up to and including November 30. "Affected travellers will be offered the flexibility to rebook, reroute or refund their tickets," it...

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