El Al Prepares to Bring Israelis Home Amid Flydubai Security Scare
A security incident involving a Flydubai flight from the UAE to Tel Aviv caused significant disruption, leading to hundreds of Israelis being stranded in Saudi Arabia after the plane diverted there. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, prompted fears of a hijacking and temporarily halted operations at Ben Gurion Airport (TLV).
Following the scare, Israeli airline El Al announced it would establish a dedicated WhatsApp hotline to assist Israelis abroad, regardless of which airline they initially used, who wish to return to Israel on El Al flights. The company also stated it is arranging a special flight from Bangkok to Israel in the coming days to help Israelis in Thailand return home.
Meanwhile, a separate rescue flight sent by Flydubai to retrieve the stranded Israelis from Saudi Arabia was forced to turn back shortly after takeoff. The stranded Israelis are now awaiting a rescue, likely to be organized by Israel.
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