Israel Approves Flights From Dubai to Repatriate Citizens
Translated & summarized from Makan by baba
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- Israeli airlines cleared to fly from Dubai to Ben Gurion Airport.
- Flights begin Friday, with initial luggage restrictions.
- UAE's flydubai suspended flights to Israel due to hijacking probe.
- Emirati officials sought to prevent a long-term flight disruption.
Israeli security authorities approved on Thursday evening the operation of flights by Israeli airlines to bring Israeli passengers back from Dubai to Ben Gurion Airport, starting Friday. In the initial phase, passengers will not be permitted to check luggage due to incomplete security arrangements.
This decision follows the earlier announcement by UAE carrier flydubai that it was suspending its flights to and from Israel for the duration of an investigation into an attempted aircraft hijacking. The airline stated that passenger and crew safety, as well as operational integrity, are its top priorities. The temporary suspension, flydubai explained, allows relevant authorities to continue their investigation and clarify the circumstances of the incident.
The airline affirmed its commitment to full cooperation with the investigation and ongoing coordination with government bodies, regulatory authorities, and airport officials. It added that it would reassess the suspension decision as more information becomes available. A source familiar with air traffic between the UAE and Israel told Kan news that Emirati officials were in contact with their Israeli counterparts to prevent the hijacking attempt from escalating into a prolonged halt of flights.
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