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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/177405566499320230404-holy-week-naia-rush-MD-8.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Philippine Airlines.<em> Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News </em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA — Philippine Airlines is suspending some flights to and from Doha in Qatar and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates until April 30, still due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East sparked by US and Israeli attacks on Iran.</p><div><strong>The following flights are suspended until April 30:</strong></div><p>PR 658/659 Manila-Dubai-Manila</p><p>PR 684 Manila-Doha</p><p>PR 685 Doha-Manila</p><div> </div><div><strong>Additional cancellation for May 1:</strong></div><p>PR 685 Doha-Manila</p><p>PAL said the suspension is a precautionary measure in light of the security situation and because of the uncertainty of airspace closures and suspension of airport operations.</p><p>“Given the current environment, PAL has determined that temporarily suspending these services is the most prudent course of action while conditions remain fluid,” it said.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/business/2026/3/13/several-mideast-flights-canceled-again-amid-conflict-1832">Several Mideast flights canceled again amid conflict</a></div><p>Passengers with affected bookings may avail themselves of free rebooking once flights resume, conversion of tickets into travel credits for future use, or full refunds, in accordance with applicable policies. </p><p>Affected passengers may reach out to the airline’s customer service teams through their website, contact center, and ticket offices.</p><p>PAL said its cargo operations are also affected by the flight suspensions. It said it is working with logistics partners to explore alternative routing options.</p><div><a href="http://Middle East war: global economic fallout">Middle East war: global economic fallout</a></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/PnyaP9PtLuc?si=o8idBFenx1g-Y3gX" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><br/></div>

<p>The Philippine Airlines announced the temporary suspension of some flights to and from Doha and Dubai until April 30, still due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.</p>

The Philippine Airlines announced the temporary suspension of some flights to and from Doha and Dubai until April 30, still due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

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PAL suspends more Middle East flights due to conflict

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Published March 21, 2026 09:46 AM PHT

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