(Hong Kong, 1st) The US attack on Iran has led to heightened tensions in the Middle East, affecting operations at Hong Kong’s airport and flights.
According to the Sing Tao Daily, the Hong Kong Airport Authority announced on Saturday (February 28) evening that, due to the situation in Iran, as of 8pm, a total of nine passenger flights at Hong Kong International Airport would be affected on Saturday and Sunday.
Among these, three flights arriving from Dubai or Riyadh were delayed, three departing flights were cancelled, and three flights heading to Riyadh and Dubai were delayed in departure.
Cathay Group on Saturday suspended Middle East flight operations, including flights to and from Dubai and Riyadh, as well as cargo flights to and from Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport. Additionally, flights that would usually transit the affected airspace have also been rerouted.
Cathay Group on Saturday suspended Middle East flight operations, including flights to and from Dubai and Riyadh, as well as cargo flights to and from Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport. Additionally, flights that would usually transit the affected airspace have also been rerouted.
In addition, on Saturday, Hong Kong’s Security Bureau updated its outbound travel alert system website, reaffirming the red outbound travel alerts for Iran and Israel. The bureau stated that the red alert remains in effect, reminding residents to avoid non-essential travel to these areas.