Singapore Airlines announced it is suspending flights between Singapore and Dubai until February 28, 2027, citing ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The move affects flights SQ494, operating from Singapore to Dubai, and SQ495, running the return route from Dubai to Singapore.
In a statement, the carrier said the regional situation "remains fluid" and warned that additional routes could be affected depending on how events unfold. The airline framed the suspension as a precautionary step, stressing that passenger and crew safety remains its top priority amid the uncertainty.
Travellers who booked directly through Singapore Airlines are entitled to a full refund on the unused portion of their tickets, which can be claimed via the airline's online Assistance Request Form. Those who purchased tickets through a travel agency have been advised to contact their agent directly to process refunds or rebook alternative routes.
The suspension adds to a string of recent disruptions at Dubai International Airport linked to the wider regional tensions, including cancelled flynas services to Riyadh and Qassim and flydubai flights to Moscow. Dubai aviation authorities say they are monitoring the situation closely and have urged passengers to check their flight status before heading to the airport.
Industry observers note that a months-long suspension on a high-demand route connecting two major aviation hubs in Asia and the Middle East signals just how sensitive international carriers remain to the region's security climate, with potential knock-on effects for business and leisure travel between the two cities well into next year.