PARIS- Air France (AF) has publicly denied reports claiming it canceled flights across the Middle East after misinformation spread following a decision by its sister airline.
The airline confirmed that services to Dubai International Airport, Dubai (DXB), and Ben Gurion Airport, Tel Aviv (TLV) continued largely as scheduled, with only brief, limited disruption.
The confusion began after KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) announced the immediate suspension of all flights to the Middle East due to the regional security situation. KLM made clear the decision was taken independently, despite being part of the Air France KLM Group.
Shortly after KLM’s announcement, Air France temporarily canceled two nighttime flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris (CDG), to Dubai (DXB). The move was precautionary, allowing the airline time to assess operational risks and consult French government authorities.
Crucially, no additional routes were suspended. Daytime and subsequent services to Dubai resumed as planned, and flights to Tel Aviv (TLV) continued without interruption. According to PYOK, early reports failed to distinguish between a limited schedule adjustment and a full network suspension.
Several media outlets reported that Air France had halted all Middle East operations, including services to Israel and Saudi Arabia. Flight schedules and operational data did not support these claims.
Despite clear evidence that only two flights were...
PARIS- Air France (AF) has publicly denied reports claiming it canceled flights across the Middle East after misinformation spread following a decision by its sister airline. The airline confirmed...