Singapore Airlines extends Dubai flight cancellations until February 2027

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has extended the cancellation of flights between its national capital, Singapore, and Dubai until February 28, 2027. The decision to prolong the halt in service comes amid the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The flights affected by the extension are the SQ494 route from Singapore to Dubai and the SQ495 route from Dubai to Singapore.

Previously, SIA had imposed a cancellation until December 2, and its low-cost subsidiary, Scoot, had done the same for its flights between Singapore and Jeddah until the same date. As of October 31, Scoot has not announced any further extension to its cancellation.

SIA also stated that other flights may be impacted due to the uncertain situation. Affected passengers are encouraged to seek a full refund for the unused portion of their ticket. The current situation is further complicated by the US-Israeli war against Iran that began on February 28 of this year. US President Donald Trump, in an interview ahead of the November 3 midterm congressional elections, expressed optimism that the war with Iran would soon come to an end.

However, he did not provide specifics on how this could transpire, stating, "It’s going to get wrapped up soon." Trump emphasized the importance of guaranteeing that Iran would not acquire a nuclear weapon. Oil prices surged on Friday, marking a fourth consecutive monthly increase, as a tanker attack in the Strait of Hormuz underscored the ongoing supply risks stemming from the US-Israeli war on Iran, which has now entered its eighth month.