Dutch airline KLM has resumed its flight services to Dubai and the Middle East. In view of the ongoing tension in the region and security reasons, the company had banned some of its flights, but now after reviewing the situation, the services have been restored. This decision has brought great relief to the passengers who were planning to travel between Europe and Gulf countries, as they were facing a lot of problems due to flight cancellations for the last few weeks.
Flights have started from February 1, know how long this special flight service will continue and what is the new schedule.
According to the update issued by the airline, operations of flights to Dubai and other major cities of the Middle East have been resumed from February 1. Passengers who want to travel from Amsterdam, the capital of Netherlands, to Dubai or Tel Aviv can now make their bookings smoothly. However, services to Tel Aviv have been resumed on a limited basis and flights there will be operated until Monday. The airline has clarified that this decision has been taken only after meeting the safety standards so that passengers do not face any inconvenience.
Services were stopped for some time due to security reasons, now operations are being done with new routes and precautions.
KLM had temporarily suspended its services as a precautionary measure in view of the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. This step was taken while giving top priority to the safety of passengers and crew members. Now the airline has said that safe air routes will be used for flights. The flights will avoid the airspace of Iraq and Iran, which may cause slight differences in flight times, but this is necessary to ensure the safety of passengers.
Big relief for those traveling between Europe and Gulf countries, check updated time table before booking tickets.
The resumption of services will particularly benefit expatriates and business travelers who use Dubai as a transit hub or as a destination. Travel options have increased with the re-establishment of direct connections between Amsterdam and Dubai. The airline has advised passengers to check their flight status and schedule on the official website before reaching the airport, as partial changes in operations are possible at any time. Passengers with existing booking can also check the status of their tickets online.