El Al Prepares Rescue Flights From Dubai Amid Flydubai Cancellations
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
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- El Al will operate rescue flights from Dubai for stranded Israelis.
- Flydubai canceled flights to Israel after a cockpit incident.
- The first El Al rescue flight is planned for Friday.
- Tickets will cost $249 and require security approval.
- An investigation into the Flydubai incident is ongoing.
Following Flydubai's decision to cancel its flights to Israel for six days, El Al is preparing to operate special rescue flights to bring stranded Israelis back from Dubai. The first flight is scheduled to depart as early as Friday, pending security approvals.
The cancellations by Flydubai stem from an unusual incident on one of its flights, which led to a confrontation in the cockpit and an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. The investigation into this event is ongoing, examining the circumstances, the pilot's identity and nationality, and potential issues with agreements and restrictions for flights to Israel.
El Al's rescue operation is contingent on receiving necessary approvals from security authorities. The flights will offer a fixed price of $249 for a 'lite' ticket, which includes a carry-on bag. These tickets can be booked through El Al's website and travel agents once approvals are granted.
Initially, the aircraft flying from Tel Aviv to Dubai will depart without passengers, serving only to pick up stranded Israelis for the return journey to Tel Aviv. El Al is exploring options to increase flight capacity based on approvals and operational feasibility, aiming to help as many Israelis as possible return home.
Details regarding flight schedules and booking will be updated regularly on the El Al website. Flydubai has stated that its service to Israel will remain suspended until the investigation into the cockpit incident is concluded.
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