Cathay Pacific Extends Dubai, Riyadh Suspensions
Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Mar 03, 2026 · Last updated Mar 24, 2026
The market is impacted by the disruption to air travel, particularly for Cathay Pacific, which faces operational challenges and increased costs due to the Middle East war. Rising oil prices, a direct consequence of the conflict, are leading to higher fuel surcharges across the airline industry, affecting profitability and potentially consumer travel costs.
Cathay Pacific has extended its flight suspensions to United Arab Emirates — Dubai and Riyadh Air until May 31, 2026, citing the ongoing war in the Middle East. This follows earlier cancellations in March and April, which were initiated after US and Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28. The airline has offered affected customers rebooking, rerouting, or refund options without charges. In response to increased demand for European travel, Cathay Pacific is operating extra flights to France — Paris and ETH Zurich and upgrading United Kingdom — London routes. The conflict has also led to a doubling of fuel surcharges for most of Cathay Pacific's routes due to surging oil prices, a trend also observed with Hong Kong Airlines.
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