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Travellers walk at the empty terminal at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on March 1, 2026. Iran's retaliatory missile and drone campaign in the Gulf has killed four people and wounded dozens more since attacks began, Emirati authorities said on March 1. In Saudi Arabia, Iranian missiles targeting Riyadh's international airport and the Prince Sultan Airbase, which houses US military personnel, were intercepted, a Gulf source briefed on the matter told AFP. (Photo by Fayez Nureldine / AFP)

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MANILA (UPDATED) — Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific have announced additional canceled flights between Manila and the Middle East due to the continuing security issues in the region because of the war that the US and Israel started with Iran.The airlines said the following flights are now included in a previous list of cancellations:<div>March 6:</div>5J 14/15: Manila – Dubai – Manila5J 18/19: Manila – Dubai – Manila5J 740: Manila – RiyadhPR 685: Doha-ManilaPR 684: Manila-DohaPR 654/655: Manila - Riyadh - Manila<div>March 7:</div>5J 14/15: Manila – Dubai – Manila5J 741: Riyadh – ManilaPR 685: Doha - ManilaPR 684: Manila - DohaPR 658/659: Manila - Dubai - Manila<div>March 8:</div>5J 14/15: Manila - Dubai – Manila5J 740: Manila – RiyadhPR 685: Doha-ManilaPR 684: Manila-DohaPR 654/655: Manila - Riyadh - Manila<div>March 9:</div>5J 14/15: Manila – Dubai – Manila5J 18/19: Manila – Dubai – Manila5J 741: Riyadh – ManilaPR 685: Doha-Manila<div> </div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/business/2026/3/3/list-more-flights-cancelled-due-to-middle-east-airstrikes-2151">LIST: More flights cancelled due to Middle East airstrikes</a></div>&quot;The safety and well-being of our passengers, crew, and ground team remain our highest priority. We continue to closely monitor developments and assess flight operations in the region,&quot; Cebu Pacific said.Cebu Pacific said it is providing flexible options, including free rebooking and Travel Fund conversion &quot;to passengers who wish to postpone their flights to and from Dubai and Riyadh scheduled until March 16, 2026.&quot;The options, it said, are available through the Manage Booking portal of the <a href="https://www.cebupacificair.com/manage-booking">Cebu Pacific website</a> up to two (2) hours before their scheduled time of departure.&quot;CEB will continue to assess its flight operations to and from the Middle East. As this remains a developing situation, further schedule adjustments may be necessary,&quot; said the carrier.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/world/2026/3/5/israel-iran-launch-fresh-attacks-as-war-spreads-1006">Israel, Iran launch fresh attacks as war spreads</a></div>PAL meanwhile said affected passengers may avail of rebooking or refund options in accordance with airline policies.Both airlines advised travelers to check official channels for flight status before heading to the airport.

Cebu Pacific announced additional canceled flights from Dubai and Riyadh due to the continuing security issues in the Middle East in relation to the war in Iran.

Cebu Pacific announced additional canceled flights from Dubai and Riyadh due to the continuing security issues in the Middle East in relation to the war in Iran.

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More Middle East flights canceled due to conflict in region

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Published March 05, 2026 04:18 PM PHT

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Updated March 06, 2026 05:25 PM PHT

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