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KLM cancels flights to Saudi Arabia until end of July

KLM cancels flights to Saudi Arabia until end of July

KLM has extended its suspension of flights to the Saudi Arabian cities of Riyadh and Dammam until July 26 due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The airline cited safety concerns as the primary reason for avoiding the region, following similar decisions by other international carriers.

Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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