Dutch airline KLM retracts its plan to resume flights to Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport today, citing the “current security situation and operational feasibility.”
After cancelling flight services to and from Tel Aviv last weekend amid concern of renewed conflict with Iran, KLM was expected to restart services today, though with more limited operations due to “the geopolitical situation.”
“KLM’s highest priority is the safety of passengers and crews… selecting safe and optimal flight routes is an integral part of our daily operational routine,” KLM says in a statement. “Based on the current security situation and operational feasibility, it has been decided at this stage not to resume flights to Tel Aviv.”
“We continue to closely monitor developments… once it is safe and responsible, we will offer our customers flights again,” the airline adds.
KLM says it has resumed flights to other destinations in the region, including Riyadh and Dammam in Saudi Arabia, and is exploring the possibility of restoring operations to Dubai starting Friday.
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