Cebu Pacific Enhances Passenger Safety Amid Middle East Security Concerns

Cebu Pacific Enhances Passenger Safety Amid Middle East Security Concerns

By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | March 2, 2026

MANILA, Philippines – In response to the ongoing and dynamic security situation in parts of the Middle East, Cebu Pacific (CEB) is taking proactive measures to ensure the safety and well-being of its passengers, crew, and ground team.

The airline has announced additional flight cancellations for March 3, 2026, impacting its Manila-Dubai route.

• Cancelled Flights for March 3, 2026
• 5J 14/15: Manila – Dubai – Manila

Cebu Pacific reiterates that the safety and well-being of everyone remain its utmost priority. The airline is rigorously monitoring developments in the region and continuously assessing flight operations to affected areas.

Flexible Options for Affected Passengers

To accommodate passengers with upcoming travel plans to and from impacted destinations, CEB is offering flexible rebooking and Travel Fund conversion options for the following flights:

• Dubai: March 1-8, 2026
• Riyadh: March 1-9, 2026

Passengers can easily avail themselves of these options via the Manage Booking portal on the CEB website (https://www.cebupacificair.com/manage-booking), up to two (2) hours before their scheduled time of departure.

Stay Informed for Future Updates

As the security situation in the Middle East continues to evolve, further schedule adjustments may become necessary. Cebu Pacific strongly advises all passengers to:

• Regularly check their flight status at [cebupacificair.com/flight-status](https://www.cebupacificair.com/flight-status).
• Ensure their contact details are updated in their booking to receive timely notifications.
• Monitor official updates through CEB’s recognized social media accounts.

Cebu Pacific extends its sincere appreciation to passengers for their continued patience and understanding during this challenging period.