{
  "id": 10919333,
  "title": "Middle East flights: Air Canada, Air France and Cathay Pacific extend suspensions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/middle-east-flights-air-canada-air-france-and-cathay-pacific-extend",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T10:19:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/travel/2026/09/30/uae-dubai-abu-dhabi-flights-status/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Middle East airlines are adjusting their flight schedules amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. Air Canada has extended its suspension of flights to Tel Aviv and Dubai until March 2027, advising passengers to contact the airline for rebooking and refunds. Air France has resumed regular services to Tel Aviv and Beirut, but has suspended flights to Riyadh and Dubai until October 24. Wizz Air has resumed flights from mainland Europe to Amman, but is suspending services to Dubai and Abu Dhabi until October 24. Cathay Pacific has extended its suspension of flights to Dubai and Riyadh until January 31, 2027, offering affected travelers flexibility in rebooking, rerouting, or refunding tickets. Air Astana had previously suspended flights from Almaty and Astana to Dubai until September 30, but has now made them available for travel on October 1 onwards. British Airways plans to resume flights to Dubai on November 3, with Abu Dhabi services resuming later in the winter season. Lufthansa and Swiss airlines will gradually resume flights to Dubai from late October, while Austrian Airlines will restart its Vienna-Dubai service on December 12. Other airlines, including American Airlines, Delta, Virgin Atlantic, Finnair, and KLM, have also adjusted their schedules in various ways to navigate the evolving situation in the Middle East.",
  "summary": "International airlines continue to adjust schedules for Middle East flights in the aftermath of the Iran war as airspace restrictions persist. Against the backdrop of continuing geopolitical uncertainty across the region, here's how airlines are adapting their operations. Air Canada Air Canada has extended the suspension of its flights to Tel Aviv and Dubai until the end of March 2027. Passengers…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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