Several airlines have announced flight cancellations to Middle Eastern destinations until March 5 due to the rising tensions between the US, Israel, and Iran.
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) reported that Cebu Pacific has cancelled its flights to Dubai until March 4 and its flights to Riyadh until March 5. Philippine Airlines (PAL) and Cebu Pacific have also stopped all their flights to Riyadh, Doha, and Dubai.
The Davao to Doha flight service to Qatar has also been suspended.
International airlines have also cancelled their flights. Emirates has stopped all flights between Dubai and other locations. Etihad Airways has cancelled all flights between Abu Dhabi and other locations. Kuwait Airways has also stopped all flights between Kuwait and other locations.
Overall, there are 42 flights heading to the Middle East that have been cancelled, while three additional flights have changed their routes.
CAAP Director General Raul del Rosario said the agency is monitoring the current situation while working together with airlines, airport authorities and international aviation partners to handle the growing Middle Eastern conflict.
