Key facts
- Cathay Pacific has postponed flights to Middle Eastern destinations.
- The airline cited rising tensions between the US and Iran as the reason for the delays.
- Aegean Airlines and Air Canada have extended cancellations or postponed resumptions for destinations including Dubai, Tel Aviv, and Riyadh.
- Several other airlines are resuming Middle East flights following recent conflict.
Cathay Pacific has announced delays to its flights serving the Middle East amid heightened tensions between the United States and Iran. The airline is closely monitoring the situation and will resume services when it is deemed safe. Several other airlines are resuming Middle East flights following recent conflict, though some, including Cathay Pacific, Aegean Airlines, and Air Canada, have extended cancellations or postponed resumptions for destinations such as Dubai, Tel Aviv, and Riyadh.