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title: "SIA and Scoot cancel Middle East flights on continued Gulf tensions"
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description: "Singapore Airlines (SIA) and its subsidiary Scoot have canceled several flights to the Middle East due to ongoing geopolitical tensions. SIA will suspend flights SQ494 to Dubai and SQ495 back to Singapore until March 15, 2026. Scoot will cancel flights TR596 to Jeddah and TR597 back to Singapore on March 9 and 10, 2026. Passengers can rebook on alternative flights or request a full refund. Those who booked through travel agents should contact their agent or the airline directly."
datetime: "2026-03-09T04:07:57.000Z"
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# SIA and Scoot cancel Middle East flights on continued Gulf tensions

**Passengers may choose to rebook on alternative flights or claim a full refund.**

Singapore Airlines (SIA) and its subsidiary Scoot have announced cancellations of several flights to the Middle East due to the ongoing geopolitical situation in the region.

SIA will cancel flights SQ494 from Singapore to Dubai and SQ495 from Dubai to Singapore until 15 March 2026.

Scoot will cancel flights TR596 from Singapore to Jeddah and TR597 from Jeddah to Singapore on 9 and 10 March 2026.

Passengers of both airlines may choose to rebook on alternative flights or claim a full refund.

Meanwhile, customers who booked through travel agents or partner airlines are advised to contact their agent or the airline directly.

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