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Air France, KLM pause flights to Middle East, including Dubai, Israel

Air France, KLM pause flights to Middle East, including Dubai, Israel

Summary

Air France and Dutch airline KLM have paused flights to several Middle Eastern cities due to concerns about the geopolitical situation. Air France has stopped flying to Dubai, while KLM has stopped flights to Israel, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia and is avoiding certain regional airspace.

Key Facts

  • Air France has temporarily stopped flights to Dubai.
  • KLM has paused flights to cities in Israel, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia.
  • Both airlines are avoiding airspace in countries like Iraq and Iran.
  • Air France and KLM are monitoring the situation and will update their flight plans as needed.
  • KLM is consulting with Dutch authorities about the flight suspensions.
  • The flight suspensions coincide with actions by President Trump, who announced U.S. warships moving toward the Gulf region amid tensions with Iran.

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