Air France KLM Middle East flight suspension 2026: Armada warning triggers chaos
Air France and KLM have suspended flights to Middle Eastern hubs like Dubai and Tel Aviv. This Air France KLM Middle East flight suspension comes as Trump warns of a naval armada.
The Middle East's commercial airspace is rapidly shrinking as major European carriers pull back. Air France and KLM have announced a temporary halt to multiple routes in the region, citing a deteriorating geopolitical landscape. The decision, reported on January 24, 2026, follows escalating military rhetoric from the United States.
Air France KLM Middle East flight suspension details
France's national carrier, Air France, told AFP it's suspending its service to Dubai due to the "current situation." Meanwhile, the Dutch airline KLM has taken a more drastic step, suspending flights to Tel Aviv, Dubai, Dammam, and Riyadh. KLM is also avoiding the airspace of Iraq, Iran, and several Gulf nations, according to Dutch broadcaster NOS.
Trump's Naval Armada and Regional Tensions
The disruptions coincide with a warning from US President Donald Trump, who stated that a "big force" of warships—an "armada"—is heading toward the Gulf region. Speaking on Air Force One after the World Economic Forum, Trump noted the movement was a precaution against Iran following its crackdown on antigovernment protests.
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