As of March 2, 2026, the aviation crisis in the Middle East has escalated significantly, with major airlines such as British Airways and Virgin Atlantic joining Cathay Pacific in grounding flights to the region due to ongoing US-Israeli military strikes on Iran. Cathay Pacific has suspended its Dubai flights until Thursday and halted its Riyadh flights until Tuesday, allowing customers to rebook or refund their tickets without usual fees. This situation has compounded the chaos, with at least 37 flights between Hong Kong and the Middle East grounded and Dubai International Airport closed for a third consecutive day amid military actions and retaliatory strikes.
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The Middle East aviation crisis worsens as major airlines ground flights amid US-Israeli strikes on Iran, causing widespread cancellations and delays, with Dubai Airport closed for days.
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