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Middle East flight suspensions due to regional tensions

What we know now

Flights between Singapore and Dubai/Jeddah remain suspended until February 28, 2027 due to ongoing Middle East tensions.
UAE airlines have suspended flights to Saudi Arabia until November 19, affecting travel plans to the region.
Air France and ITA Airways have paused flights to Dubai and Riyadh, with some routes suspended until early 2027.
Etihad Airways has extended cancellations to Saudi Arabia, with flights to Riyadh and Gassim among those affected.
Operational restrictions at Saudi airports have disrupted 171 flights, affecting 23,077 passengers so far.

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5:21 pmTravel alert
Air France and ITA Airways extend Middle East flight suspensions
Air France and ITA Airways have paused flights to Dubai and Riyadh, with some routes now suspended until early 2027.
10:43 amDeveloping
UAE airlines continue to suspend flights to Saudi Arabia
Airlines operating from the UAE have suspended services to Saudi Arabia until November 19.

4:13 pm
Singapore Airlines and Scoot extend Middle East flight cancellations to February 2027
Flights from Singapore to Dubai and Jeddah remain suspended until February 28, 2027 due to ongoing Middle East tensions.
1:53 pm
Dubai airports report delays and cancellations
Etihad Airways extends cancellations to Saudi Arabia, with multiple flights affected.

4:52 pm
Saudi airport restrictions disrupt 171 flights, affecting 23,077 passengers
Operational restrictions at Saudi airports have led to the disruption of 171 flights so far, with IndiGo and Biman Bangladesh Airlines among those most affected.