Flights from KLM Royal Dutch Airlines to three major Gulf cities will remain grounded until May 17 as the Dutch carrier holds off on resuming service to Dubai, Riyadh, and Dammam, pointing to ongoing safety concerns tied to the US-Israeli war on Iran.
The airline said it is keeping a close watch on developments in the region and maintaining communication with relevant authorities, with passenger and crew safety driving the decision.
KLM is not alone in pulling back from Gulf routes. British Airways, Cathay Pacific, and Aegean Airlines have each extended suspensions to select Gulf hubs into at least April or May, while German leisure carrier Eurowings has pushed some cancellations as far out as late June.
The Dutch airline’s previous suspension covered Dubai, Riyadh, and Dammam through March 28, with its Tel Aviv service halted separately through April 11.
No figures were given on how many scheduled flights or ticketed passengers fall within the extended blackout period.
