Singapore Airlines and its budget carrier Scoot have extended the suspension of flights from Singapore to Dubai and Jeddah until February 28, 2027. The extension comes due to ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

Singapore Airlines has suspended its flights SQ494 and SQ495 to Dubai until February 28, 2027. Scoot has suspended its flights TR796 and TR797 to Jeddah until the same date. Affected customers can request a full refund of the unused portion of their tickets.

The conflict in the Middle East began after US and Israel launched strikes on Iran in February. Talks between Washington and Tehran are underway to avoid a return to war.

Tehran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under strict conditions. Scoot has issued a formal advisory regarding the extension of its flight cancellations and apologizes for the inconvenience caused.

Scoot has suspended its thrice-weekly service to Jeddah multiple times before this extension. Singapore Airlines is the parent company of Scoot. The conflict involves Iran-allied Houthis launching strikes on Saudi Arabia's airports and oil sites. The geopolitical situation in the Middle East remains the primary reason for the flight cancellations.