Emirates says Kiev-bound flight returns to Dubai

The flights to and from the US and other European destinations fly a different route and did not pass over the area where the MH-17 was downed.

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By (Reuters)

Published: Fri 18 Jul 2014, 10:54 AM

Last updated: Sat 4 Apr 2015, 6:56 AM

Emirates said its Kiev-bound Flight EK171 returned to Dubai on Thursday due to safety concerns after a Malaysian airliner was brought down over Ukraine, with all flights to Kiev suspended.

The airline said the flight ban to Kiev would remain in effective until further notice. “The safety of our customers and crew is paramount, and we will continue to monitor the situation carefully,” it said in a statement.

In response to queries, the airline said flights to and from the United States and other European destinations followed a different route and did not pass over the area where the Malaysian flight was downed.

(Reuters)

Published: Fri 18 Jul 2014, 10:54 AM

Last updated: Sat 4 Apr 2015, 6:56 AM

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