Dutch airline KLM resumes flights to Middle East

AMSTERDAM, Feb 1 - Airline KLM is resuming flights to Israel, the ‌United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, it said late on Saturday, ⁠after previously announcing it would avoid flying over large parts of the Middle East due to ​rising regional tensions. "Based on the current security situation ‍and operational feasibility, we have decided to resume our flights to Tel Aviv on February 2 and 3 ⁠with ‌an adjusted ⁠schedule. From February 1 through 6, we will also ‍operate flights to Dubai, also with an adjusted schedule", ​KLM said.

KLM, the Dutch arm of airline ⁠group Air France KLM , added that it had already ⁠resumed flights to other destinations in the region, such as Riyadh and Dammam. Last week, ⁠the airline said it would not fly over ⁠large parts ‌of the Middle East until further notice due to rising tensions there.