Cathay Pacific Extends Suspension of Services to Dubai and Riyadh Amid Ongoing Conflict
Cathay Pacific extends suspension of Dubai, Riyadh passenger, cargo services
The Economic Times
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Cathay Pacific Airways, based in Hong Kong, has extended the suspension of its passenger services to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, until the end of June due to ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The airline also suspended cargo services to these cities until the end of May.
- 01Cathay Pacific has suspended passenger services to Dubai and Riyadh until the end of June.
- 02The suspension affects nearly 2% of Cathay's total flight frequencies.
- 03Cargo services to Dubai and Riyadh are suspended until the end of May.
- 04The airline anticipates robust passenger demand through April due to holiday travel.
- 05Cathay plans to resume all scheduled flights beyond June, depending on regional developments.
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Cathay Pacific Airways has announced an extension of its suspension of passenger services to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, until the end of June, attributing the decision to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. This suspension affects nearly 2% of the airline's total flight frequencies and 6% of its budget arm, HK Express. Additionally, cargo services to these cities will remain suspended until the end of May. Despite these cuts, Cathay Pacific expects passenger demand to remain strong through April, particularly during the Easter holidays, and has increased flights to Europe to accommodate rising demand. The airline plans to operate all scheduled flights beyond June, contingent on developments in the Middle East and fluctuations in jet fuel prices.
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Travelers planning to fly to Dubai or Riyadh will need to seek alternative arrangements due to the extended suspension of services.
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