Cathay extends flight suspension to Dubai, Riyadh until March 31 amid war

Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has further suspended all flights to and from Dubai until the end of March amid the war in the Middle East. The airline announced on Tuesday that all services between Hong Kong and the commercial hub in the United Arab Emirates would be cancelled up to March 31. Flights travelling between the city and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia will also be suspended until the end of the month. The move extends an earlier suspension that had been set to run until March 14,...


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