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KLM Revenue Rises 8% as Middle East Disruptions Weigh on Flight Operations

KLM reported €6.9 billion in half-year revenue, up 8%, while warning that geopolitical disruption in the Middle East continues to affect flight volumes and longer-term profitability.
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