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SIA extends Dubai flight cancellations to February 2027

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The carrier halted its daily SQ494 and SQ495 services through late February 2027 following escalating Middle East hostilities, warning that other routes may face changes as conditions evolve. Security risks intensified after February strikes against Iran and subsequent Houthi operations against Saudi Arabian airports and oil infrastructure. Disrupted customers can seek full refunds for unused ticket portions either directly from the airline or via their booking agents.

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  • Passengers holding unused tickets for affected flights are eligible to receive a full ref…: Passengers holding unused tickets for affected flights are eligible to receive a full refund.
  • Customers who purchased tickets via third-party platforms must request refunds through th…: Customers who purchased tickets via third-party platforms must request refunds through their agents.
  • The airline warned that additional flights could be disrupted due to fluid regional condi…: The airline warned that additional flights could be disrupted due to fluid regional conditions.

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SINGAPORE – Singapore Airlines (SIA) has extended the cancellation of its flights between Singapore and Dubai to February 2027.

Flights SQ494 (Singapore to Dubai) and SQ495 (Dubai to Singapore) have been cancelled until Feb 28, 2027, owing to the geopolitical situation in the Middle East, the national carrier said in an advisory on Facebook on Oct 30.

The latest extension follows earlier suspensions of the flights, which SIA previously operated daily.

SIA added in its Facebook post: “As the situation remains fluid, other SIA flights may be affected.

“SIA apologises to all affected customers for the inconvenience caused.”

Affected customers can seek a full refund of the unused portion of their ticket. Those who booked with SIA may contact the airline for the refund, while passengers who made bookings through other platforms should contact their respective travel agents or partner airlines directly.

The flight disruptions began after the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran in February, with the conflict showing no sign of ending.

Tensions in the region escalated recently following the Iran-allied Houthis’ strikes on various sites in…

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