The Dutch airline resumes operations in the Middle East after a security assessment

After a thorough assessment of security conditions in the region, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has decided to gradually resume flights on selected routes in the Middle East. The Dutch airline analyzed both current geopolitical threats and operational capabilities, leading to a justified strategy for restoring air connections with this key region.

Resumption of routes to the United Arab Emirates and Israel

According to the published schedule, the airline plans to restart flights to Dubai in early February, then expand services to Tel Aviv. Earlier, at the beginning of this year, KLM already restored operations to Riyadh and Dammam in Saudi Arabia, thereby gradually building a network of connections in the Gulf region and the Mediterranean basin.

Previous suspension and new monitoring strategy

The Dutch airline suspended service on many routes in Iraq and the broader Middle East region at the end of January due to escalating security threats and geopolitical tensions. The airline’s new strategy is based on continuous monitoring of the situation on the ground, readiness to respond quickly to changing conditions, and close cooperation with civil aviation authorities in the respective destination countries.

Operational capacity and risk management

A key element of the decision is the assessment of actual logistical capabilities and personnel safety. The Dutch airline states that its safety procedures are at a global standard and allow for safe operations even in high-risk regions, while maintaining the highest standards of passenger and crew protection. The decision to resume routes confirms the credibility of the airline’s risk analysis and its determination to maintain global networks.