Israel-UAE Rescue Flights Canceled After Dubai Denies Landing Permits
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
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- UAE denied landing permits for El Al rescue flights from Dubai.
- El Al canceled Friday's rescue flights but scheduled more for next week.
- Arkia will operate its own rescue flights with hand luggage restrictions.
- The cancellations follow an alleged co-pilot attack on a Flydubai flight.
- The Flydubai flight was diverted to Saudi Arabia after the incident.
El Al has announced the cancellation of special rescue flights from Dubai to Tel Aviv that were scheduled for Friday, citing a lack of landing permits from the United Arab Emirates. The airline stated that it is prepared to operate these flights and repatriate Israelis as soon as official approval is granted. Passengers whose flights were canceled can choose between a full refund or a credit voucher for future travel.
Despite the cancellations, El Al has published a schedule for rescue flights planned for the following week, including multiple flights on Sunday, October 4th, Monday, October 5th, Wednesday, October 7th, and Thursday, October 8th. The airline noted that seats on these flights are already full and that schedules may change based on security directives and operational needs. The price for these rescue flights was set at $249 for a Lite ticket, with outbound planes from Tel Aviv to Dubai flying empty.
Arkia Airlines also announced its own rescue flights from Dubai to Israel. In accordance with security guidelines, passengers will only be allowed to carry hand luggage, while checked baggage will remain in Dubai and be sent to Israel later via a dedicated cargo plane. Arkia advised passengers to pack essential items like medications and personal documents in their hand luggage.
These developments follow a serious incident on Flydubai flight FZ1073, en route from Dubai to Tel Aviv on September 30th. During the flight, the co-pilot allegedly attacked and stabbed the captain, causing the aircraft to descend. Authorities believe the co-pilot intended to hijack the plane. The captain managed to open the cockpit door, and Israeli passengers reportedly entered the cockpit to help subdue the co-pilot. The aircraft was diverted to Saudi Arabia and landed safely in Tabuk. The incident is currently under investigation.
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