Emirates flight EK171 Dubai-Kiev on 17 July has returned to Dubai due to the safety concerns raised with the latest reports on Malaysian flight MH17.
“Our flights to Kiev are suspended with immediate effect, till further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. The safety of our customers and crew is paramount, and we will continue to monitor the situation carefully.
"In response to queries, Emirates flights to and from the USA and other European destinations fly a different route and are outside the zone where the incident involving MH17 occurred,” the airline said.
A Malaysian airline was shot down over eastern Ukrainian airspace on Thursday night, killing all 298 people onboard.
A number of international airlines, including Australia's Qantas Airways and Korea's two major carriers, have shifted the route taken by flights operating over Ukrainian air space months ago amid increasing tensions between Kiev and pro-Moscow rebels.
The US Federal Aviation Administration issued an order on Thursday night prohibiting American aircraft from flying over eastern Ukraine following the downing of a Malaysia Airlines flight in that region.
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Emirates suspends flights to Kiev
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