Flydubai Suspends Flights to and From Israel Amid Investigation
Translated & summarized from Makan by baba
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- Flydubai suspended flights to and from Israel due to an ongoing investigation.
- The airline cited passenger and crew safety as its top priority.
- Flydubai is cooperating fully with the investigation.
- The UAE is in contact with Israel to prevent a wider crisis.
- The suspension will be reassessed with new information.
UAE-based airline Flydubai announced on Wednesday evening the suspension of all its flights to and from Israel until ongoing investigations are completed. The company stated in an official release that the safety and well-being of passengers, crew, and operations remain its top priorities. This temporary suspension, it added, will allow relevant authorities to continue their work and verify all circumstances surrounding an unspecified incident.
Flydubai affirmed its full commitment to cooperating with the investigation and maintaining the highest safety standards across all its destinations. The airline also noted its continued close coordination with governmental bodies, regulatory authorities, and airport stakeholders. The company indicated it would reassess the flight suspension decision as more information becomes available regarding the incident.
In a related development, a source familiar with flight traffic between Israel and the UAE told Kan news that the UAE has been engaged in contacts with the Israeli side in recent hours. These efforts aim to prevent the aircraft incident from escalating into a broader crisis that could lead to a halt in air travel between the two countries.
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