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Singapore Airlines, Scoot Extend Middle East Flight Suspensions Amid Volatile Regional Conflict
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CNBC TV18•01-10-2026, 16:34
Singapore Airlines, Scoot Extend Middle East Flight Suspensions Amid Volatile Regional Conflict
- •Singapore Airlines (SIA) and its subsidiary Scoot have extended the suspension of passenger flights to key Middle East destinations through early December 2026 due to the volatile geopolitical situation.
- •SIA has cancelled all services between Singapore Changi Airport and Dubai International Airport until December 1, affecting daily flights SQ494 and SQ495.
- •Scoot has extended cancellations on its route connecting Singapore and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, through December 2, impacting flights TR796 and TR797.
- •SIA warned that the situation remains fluid and further flight adjustments across its network could occur, advising travelers to update contact details and monitor flight status.
- •The extended suspensions reflect broader airline schedule disruptions in the Middle East, with some carriers like Cathay Pacific, Air Canada, and United Airlines delaying returns until January or March.
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Singapore Airlines has extended the suspension of all passenger flights between Singapore Changi Airport and Dubai International Airport until December 1, 2026, due to the volatile geopolitical situation in the region.
Budget carrier Scoot has extended cancellations on its route connecting Singapore and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, through December 2, 2026, impacting flights TR796 and TR797.
While European carriers like Air France, KLM, and Lufthansa are slated to return to Dubai in October 2026, Cathay Pacific plans to resume flights in January, and North American carriers Air Canada and United Airlines have delayed their returns until March.
