Update on air-travel measures across APAC region amidst Middle-East tensions – Tuesday (21 April)

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According to reports, as of Tuesday (21 April), flight operations between select locations in Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and the Philippines and Middle-East destinations continue to face disruption, with a mix of active route suspensions, extended cancellations, selective resumptions, and carrier-led schedule adjustments identified in the latest monitoring cycle.

• In Japan, Japan Airlines continues to maintain its operational advisory for Tokyo (Haneda)–Doha services, with previously announced suspensions remaining in effect until Sunday (10 May) for outbound services and Monday (11 May) for return sectors. Recent airline guidance indicates that aircraft deployment adjustments on certain long-haul routes may continue as required.
• In Singapore, Singapore Airlines continues to suspend flights SQ494 and SQ495 between Singapore and Dubai until Sunday (31 May ). Current operational status indicates that the carrier continues to caution that additional services may be affected as the situation remains fluid.
• In Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines continues to maintain suspension of Doha services, with the latest available advisory extending cancellations until Sunday (14 June). Follow-on updates confirm that no newer revision has been identified in the current cycle.
• In Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific continues cancellation of all passenger flights to and from Dubai and Riyadh until 30 June. More recent advisories highlight that flexible ticket conditions remain available for affected travel to, from, or through select Middle-East destinations including Doha.
• In the Philippines, Philippine Airlines continues operations on resumed Manila–Riyadh–Manila services, reflecting selective recovery on Gulf routes. Subsequent developments suggest that broader disruption impacts remain visible, with Cebu Pacific continuing network adjustments including reduced frequencies and route changes linked to the Middle-East crisis.

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