Israeli Airlines Launch Rescue Flights From Dubai Amid Travel Disruptions
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
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- Israeli airlines resume Tel Aviv-Dubai flights.
- Rescue flights begin Friday for stranded Israelis.
- Ticket prices range from $250 to $299.
- Emirates will not allow Israelis on its flights to Dubai.
Israeli airlines have announced the resumption of flights between Tel Aviv and Dubai, following a suspension by Flydubai pending an investigation into an incident referred to as the 'nightmare flight.' The airlines are preparing to operate rescue flights starting Friday for Israelis stranded in Dubai and other Middle Eastern locations without return flights.
Ticket sales for these initial rescue flights from the United Arab Emirates have commenced. The Ministry of Transport has urged airlines to maintain fair pricing and not exploit the situation. Israir is charging $299 for a ticket on its rescue flights from Dubai, excluding checked baggage. El Al's rescue flights are priced at $250, including a carry-on bag. Arkia has not yet announced its pricing for these flights.
Meanwhile, Emirates, the parent company of Flydubai and a major global airline, has stated that it will not permit Israeli passengers to board its flights to Dubai from other international destinations. This decision impacts Israelis attempting to travel to Dubai from various global locations.
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