Cebu Pacific is set to restore its Manila–Dubai route on July 2, ending a prolonged suspension of services to the United Arab Emirates triggered by security concerns and airspace restrictions in the Middle East.
The low-cost carrier had halted all Manila–Dubai flights earlier in the year, repeatedly extending the suspension as tensions in the region escalated and key overflight corridors, particularly over Iran, became less predictable. The airline most recently confirmed that flights 5J 014 (Manila–Dubai) and 5J 015 (Dubai–Manila) would remain grounded through at least May 31, leaving Dubai absent from Cebu Pacific’s network while operations to Riyadh continued.
The planned July 2 restart will reconnect Manila with Dubai International Airport, which has largely returned to normal operations after the UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority lifted its own airspace restrictions. Other carriers, including Emirates and flydubai, have already restored most of their schedules.
Cebu Pacific has offered affected passengers options such as free rebooking, conversion to a travel fund, or refunds during the suspension period. The airline continues to implement wider network adjustments, including temporary route suspensions and reduced frequencies on several Asia-Pacific services, as higher fuel prices and regional instability weigh on operating costs.