El Al Passengers Outraged After Rescue Flights From Dubai Canceled
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- El Al canceled rescue flights from Dubai, angering passengers.
- Tickets for the sold-out flights were purchased just five minutes prior.
- The airline cited revoked landing permits as the reason for cancellation.
- The Ministry of Transport is working to restore air traffic.
- Passengers are advised to follow airline instructions.
El Al passengers expressed anger and frustration following the unexpected cancellation of rescue flights from Dubai, which had sold out in just five minutes the previous day. Many travelers were caught off guard by the cancellations, having secured tickets for flights scheduled for Friday. One passenger described the situation as "a disgrace" for a major airline and accused the company of playing with people's emotions, noting that her children were waiting for her at home. Another passenger pleaded for an explanation, emphasizing her strong desire to return home.
El Al announced the cancellation of its planned Friday rescue flights from Dubai, stating that the landing permits for Israeli carriers had been revoked by Israeli authorities. The airline assured that it would resume organizing special flights to Dubai and work to repatriate Israelis as quickly as possible once the necessary permissions are obtained.
The cancellations came as a surprise, particularly given the high demand and rapid sale of tickets for the return flights. The Ministry of Transport had announced on Thursday evening an agreement to resume flights from Dubai to Israel on Friday, following coordination with relevant parties. However, the ministry had cautioned about potential delays due to security service preparations and coordination, and stated it was continuing to work with Israeli and foreign entities to restore air traffic.
Citizens in Dubai were advised to contact their airlines directly and follow their instructions. The article also briefly mentions a prior criticism leveled against Herzog regarding a decision about FlyDubai heroes, with a journalist claiming Herzog overlooked the role of Tali Mans.
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