Cathay Pacific has decided to cut some flights between mid-May and the end of June due to rising jet fuel prices driven by tensions in the Middle East.
According to the airline, approximately 2% of its scheduled passenger flights between May 16 and June 30, 2026, will be canceled. Its low-cost subsidiary HK Express will reduce around 6% of its flights starting May 11.
Additionally, the suspension of passenger services on the Dubai and Riyadh routes will remain in place until June 30.
Cathay Pacific CEO Ronald Lam had previously stated that despite the impact of Middle East tensions on air traffic, the airline intends to maintain its plan to increase passenger capacity by 10% in 2026. He emphasized that demand for long-haul routes, particularly to North America, Europe, and Australia, remains strong.
