Israeli Airlines to Resume Flights to Dubai After Security Issues Resolved
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
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- Israeli airlines El Al and Arkia will resume flights to Dubai.
- Resumption follows resolution of security disputes and a Flydubai incident.
- El Al plans at least two daily flights starting in November.
- Arkia also preparing for two daily flights, pending approvals.
- Final restart depends on state and security authority approvals.
Following the resolution of security disputes that had previously prevented Israeli carriers from operating flights to the United Arab Emirates, El Al and Arkia have announced plans to resume their routes to Dubai. The decision comes after a significant security incident involving a Flydubai flight to Israel, which experienced an emergency landing due to what is currently understood as an attempted hijacking and crash by its Omani co-pilot.
El Al confirmed it is preparing to restart its Tel Aviv-Dubai service in November, eight months after Israeli airlines were barred from the route. The airline intends to operate at least two daily flights to Dubai. This resumption is contingent upon receiving the necessary approvals from relevant state authorities.
Arkia also announced its preparations to relaunch flights between Tel Aviv and Dubai. The airline stated that after months of intensive efforts to remove obstacles, it is ready to resume operations as soon as its operational and logistical preparations allow. Arkia plans to operate two daily direct flights to Dubai, anticipating high demand. The actual restart of services by both airlines remains subject to obtaining all required approvals from state and security bodies.
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