Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDutch airline KLM has extended the suspension of flights to several Middle Eastern destinations, with services to Dubai grounded until at least 2 August and routes to Riyadh and Dammam until 12 July. The airline cited the ongoing conflict in Iran and subsequent regional attacks as the reasons for these suspensions, which have been in effect since 1 March. KLM previously cancelled over 150 European flights in April, citing the rising cost of jet fuel amid the conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran.The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has warned that passengers should anticipate higher airfares as airlines are unable to absorb the escalating costs stemming from disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. While UK airports experienced a number of flight cancellations in May, the outlook for the peak summer travel period appears more stable.In fullMajor airline extends Middle East flight cancellations to August amid Iran warThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Dutch airline extends Middle East flight suspensions until at least August
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDutch airline KLM has extended the suspension of flights to several Middle Eastern destinations, with services to Dubai grounded until at least 2 August and routes to Riyadh and Dammam until 12 July. The airline cited the ongoing conflict in Iran and subsequent regional attacks as the reasons for these suspensions, which have been in effect since 1 March. KLM previously cancelled over 150 European flights in April, citing the rising cost of jet fuel amid the conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran.The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has warned that passengers should anticipate higher airfares as airlines are unable to absorb the escalating costs stemming from disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. While UK airports experienced a number of flight cancellations in May, the outlook for the peak summer travel period appears more stable.In fullMajor airline extends Middle East flight cancellations to August amid Iran warThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
