El Al to Operate Special Rescue Flights from Dubai
Translated & summarized from Globes by baba
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- El Al will operate rescue flights from Dubai starting Friday.
- Flights will cost $249 and are intended for stranded Israelis.
- Israeli airlines resume Dubai service after six months.
- Flights will operate under heavy security measures.
Following the disruption of flights to Dubai by Flydubai after yesterday's "storm," many Israelis were left stranded. Israeli airlines, including El Al, Israir, and Arkia, are set to resume flights to Dubai after a hiatus of over six months. These flights will operate under heavy security due to the Shin Bet's prohibition on flying to the UAE.
El Al announced that, pending security approval, it will commence a special series of rescue flights starting Friday to bring stranded Israelis home. The airline will fly empty planes from Tel Aviv to Dubai to pick up passengers, absorbing the associated costs. The flights will be priced at a uniform rate of $249 for a 'Lite' ticket, which includes a carry-on bag. Once approvals are secured, tickets will be available on the El Al website and through travel agents.
El Al stated its commitment to augmenting flight schedules and assisting as many Israelis as possible to return home safely. The article also includes a quote from a pilots' psychologist, who described the recent aviation event as unprecedented in his career.
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