Emirates Airline Halts Codeshare Flights to Tel Aviv

Emirates Airline, a major global carrier, has suspended its codeshare flights with Flydubai to and from Tel Aviv, effective immediately and until further notice. This decision impacts travel between Dubai and Israel, with the airline stating that passengers whose final destination is Tel Aviv will not be accepted for travel from their departure point.

Customers already en route to Tel Aviv will receive assistance to complete their journeys, and Emirates has pledged to monitor the situation for affected travelers. The airline advises passengers to contact their travel agent or the Emirates contact center, or to check the company's website for updates. Passengers are also encouraged to verify their contact details in their bookings via the "Manage Booking" service to ensure they receive any flight-related notifications.

In response, Israel's Ministry of Transportation is working to secure security approvals to operate Israeli flights to bring Israelis back from Dubai. This move follows the suspension of Flydubai's flights to Israel. The ministry also noted that an urgent request was submitted yesterday to increase the number of Etihad flights on the Israel-Abu Dhabi route.