Hong Kong travel agencies suspend Middle East tours over safety concerns

2026.03.17 03:20 The suspension of Hong Kong travel agency tours to the Middle East came after renewed Iranian drone strikes on Dubai International Airport and other infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates. Photo: AP Hong Kong travel agencies have suspended all tours to the Middle East this month, including those requiring flight transfers through the region, citing safety concerns amid the ongoing war. The announcement was issued on Monday evening, after renewed Iranian drone strikes targeted Dubai International Airport and other infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates, in retaliation for US-Israeli attacks which began in late February. Wing On Travel said it had cancelled all tour groups scheduled to depart for the Middle East on flights operated by Emirates and Qatar Airways up to March 31. It also suspended tours requiring flight transfers in the region for the same period, citing the “uncertain situation in the Middle East” and “the safety and reassurance of customers”. “We will contact and notify the affected customers gradually. For tours scheduled to depart on and after April 1, we appreciate your patience while we finalise the arrangements,” the agency said in a social media post. Miramar Travel also cancelled its tours scheduled this month that included transfers in the region on Emirates, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways flights. Wing On, Miramar and WWPKG are among the travel operators that have suspended tours to the Middle East over safety concerns. Photo: Sam Tsang The agency attributed the decision to uncertainties in the region and concerns over customer safety, adding that arrangements could change for other destinations. Another agency, WWPKG, said customers could opt for a full refund or switch to other destinations, after also cancelling tours to the Middle East and those involving flight transfers in the region until the end of this month. Earlier on Monday, Dubai International Airport announced on social media that it had temporarily sus

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