Dutch airline KLM announced Wednesday it had cancelled all flights to Dubai until March 28 for safety reasons because of the war in the region.
“Due to ongoing unrest in the Middle East, KLM has decided to cancel all flights to Dubai up to and including March 28,” said a company statement.
“The safety of our passengers and crew is always our top priority,” it added.
“We understand that this decision has a significant impact on our travellers and are doing everything possible to keep them well informed.”
The airline has been working with the Dutch foreign ministry on the evacuation of its citizens stuck in the region.
On Monday, German airline Lufthansa said it was extending the suspension of its flights to key airports in the region, including the United Arab Emirates, Lebanon, Israel and Iran.
