El Al to Operate Special Rescue Flights From Dubai Amid Flight Suspension

El Al is preparing to launch a series of special rescue flights from Dubai to bring Israelis home, following the suspension of flights by Emirates airlines to Israel. The flights have received approval from security authorities. The first flight is scheduled to depart from Tel Aviv in the morning, with a return flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv at 11:00 AM under flight number LY974. Another flight, LY972, will depart from Dubai at 1:00 PM. These flights will be available for booking on the El Al website and through travel agents at a uniform price of $249 for a Lite fare ticket. El Al emphasized that flight operations may change based on directives from security and other authorities. The outbound flights from Tel Aviv will depart without passengers. In accordance with government regulations, passengers will only be permitted to carry hand luggage, specifically a trolley bag. El Al stated that information regarding the rescue flights will be continuously updated on their website and that the airline will continue to do everything possible to increase flight schedules and assist as many Israelis as possible in returning home safely. As part of efforts to resolve the crisis, authorities in the Emirates have agreed to install additional advanced X-ray screening machines at airports. This measure reportedly followed a direct conversation between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed. The installation of the screening machines is intended to enhance security and pave the way for the full resumption of regular flights by Israeli airlines.