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Last updated on Tuesday 6 May 2025, 9:25 (Amsterdam time).
Due to the ongoing security situation, all KLM flights to and from Tel Aviv have been cancelled until Friday 30 May 2025.
KLM will resume flights to Tel Aviv on 31 May 2025.
Additionally, if your flight was originally scheduled between Tuesday 6 May and Sunday 18 May 2025 and your ticket was issued on or before Monday 5 May 2025, you have the following options:
1. Rebook to a different travel date
If your flight was cancelled by us or if you cancelled the flight yourself, you can rebook to a different travel date. Please note that:
- You can only change your travel dates for free if the same travel class is available as mentioned on your original ticket.
- Your new departure date should be before or on Saturday 31 May 2025.
2. Travel to or depart from Athens
You may rebook your flight and travel to or from Athens instead of Tel Aviv. Please note that:
- You can only change your flight for free if the same travel class is available as mentioned on your original ticket.
- You are responsible for travelling between Tel Aviv and Athens.
- We do not cover the cost of your travel between Tel Aviv and Athens.
3. Request a travel voucher
If you want to cancel your flight and request a travel voucher, please note that:
- You can request a travel voucher that will be valid for one year from the date of issue.
- You can use this voucher for all KLM, Air France, Delta, and Virgin Atlantic flights that are offered on the Air France KLM website.
- You can also use the travel voucher to buy extra options like upgrades, specific seats and baggage on KLM and Air France flights.
Request a travel voucher
4. Request a refund
If any of your flights were cancelled or if your flight was delayed for at least 3 hours for flights in Europe or at least 5 hours for intercontinental flights, you can request a full refund of the ticket and extra options.
KLM is experiencing an IT issue affecting flight status information. We are working hard to resolve the issue, but it is taking longer than expected. Our sincere apologies for this.
Impact details
- Travel dates affected: 14 February 2025 – 31 March 2026.
- Flights affected: All KLM-operated flights worldwide.
- Issue: Automatic seat changes for a limited number of passengers.
What this means
Some passengers may have received one or more KLM emails about a seat change or downgrade. Unfortunately, it was not possible to reassign the seat that was originally reserved.
What we are doing to help
- If your seat was changed and the originally reserved seat is still available, we will do our best to reseat you there.
- If you want an extra comfortable seat, you can reserve it at the standard fee, depending on availability.
Because of the current crisis in Ukraine, we have adjusted our flight routes and schedules. We continue to monitor the situation and will inform you here once there’s an update.
Impacted routes
On 12 February 2022, we decided to suspend our flights to Kyiv. This suspension was extended until further notice on 24 February 2022, following the closure of Ukrainian airspace.
In light of the current situation in the region, we’ve decided to suspend our flights to and from Russia and our flights through Russian airspace until further notice as of 26 February 2022. As a result, we have suspended our flights to and from Moscow and Saint Petersburg.
Does the flight suspension impact your travel plans? Check your ticket conditions to learn more about your options to rebook or request a refund.
Safety
Safety and security of our flights, customers, and crews is an absolute necessity. We always put the safety of passengers and employees first. Choosing safe and optimal routes is a standard part of our daily practice. We’re constantly monitoring the geopolitical situation in all areas we serve, to ensure the highest level of flight safety.
To determine safe flight routes, we use a security management system to analyse risks. For this, we also use information that is shared within the Dutch expert group, including all Dutch airlines, the intelligence services, the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, NCTV, and the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management. Our decision not to fly over or to a specific country is based on the most current analysis at that time.
Aeroflot
Air France and KLM have temporarily suspended cooperation with Aeroflot, including the suspension of codeshare agreements and frequent flyer partnership.
Self-service options
If your flight is affected by a disruption, we will inform you via e-mail or text message and rebook you automatically if required. Want to change your travel details or request a refund? Check out our self-service options.
Change your flight
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Cancel your flight
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Request compensation
Experiencing cancellations, delays, or rebookings? You might be entitled to compensation.
Request a refund
Don’t want to take your flight anymore? Check if you get a refund for your unused trip.
Report delayed baggage
Can’t find your bag after arriving? Always report this online within 48 hours after your arrival.
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