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Cathay Pacific keeps Dubai and Riyadh flights grounded for nine months

Cathay Pacific will maintain the suspension of service to Dubai and Riyadh for nine months.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Sep 5, 2026, 12:21 PM UTC.

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The extended suspension reduces air connectivity between Hong Kong and two major Middle Eastern hubs.

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