Cathay Pacific Extends Suspension of Dubai Flights to End-August Amid Middle-East Demand Dip

Cathay Pacific will keep passenger flights to Dubai and Riyadh suspended until the end of August 2026, reallocating aircraft to stronger-performing European routes. The move limits Hong Kong–UAE connectivity for business travellers and could lengthen journeys for Asia-bound assignees, highlighting the continued after-effects of the regional security crisis on airline network planning.