El Al Adds Special Flights, WhatsApp Service Amid Security Concerns
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- El Al adds WhatsApp booking service for all global destinations.
- Special El Al flight to operate from Bangkok to Tel Aviv.
- Service aims to assist Israelis returning from Thailand.
- Decision follows attempted hijacking of a Flydubai flight.
Following an attempted hijacking of a Flydubai flight bound for Ben Gurashion International Airport with hundreds of Israelis on board, El Al announced it will launch a dedicated WhatsApp center to handle flight bookings from all its global destinations. This service will also be available to passengers who initially traveled on other airlines. The Israeli airline is also preparing to dispatch a special aircraft from Bangkok to Israel in the coming days.
El Al confirmed on Wednesday that it will operate a special flight from Bangkok to Tel Aviv to assist Israelis currently in Thailand who wish to return home on an Israeli carrier. The company stated that this decision was made in response to numerous inquiries and aims to facilitate the return of Israelis.
The special flight schedule includes flight LY083 from Tel Aviv to Bangkok, departing on October 2nd at 00:30, and the return flight LY094 from Bangkok to Tel Aviv, scheduled for October 4th at 02:00. Tickets can be purchased through the El Al website and travel agents.
El Al concluded by stating its commitment to assisting Israelis in returning home safely.
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