Israir Receives Dubai Approval for Rescue Flight, Sales Pending

Israir has announced it has received the necessary approvals from Dubai's airport to operate a rescue flight back to Israel. Despite this development, the airline has not yet opened ticket sales for the flight, as it awaits final clearance from all involved parties.

The company stated, "Israir reports that it has received the necessary approvals from Dubai Airport for the operation of the rescue flight." However, Israir emphasized that airport approval is not the end of the coordination process and decided not to open sales until all additional required approvals are secured. "Nevertheless, the flight has not yet opened for sale, as Israir is acting responsibly and awaiting the approval of all parties involved in the operation and execution of the flight," the company said.

In parallel with the rescue flight efforts, Israir is preparing for an additional flight from Dubai on the evening of the holiday. The airline has not yet provided details on its departure time or when bookings will open.

This news follows an earlier update from the Ministry of Transportation, which indicated that repatriation flights for Israeli airlines from Dubai were expected to be delayed. The ministry explained that while flights were scheduled to begin on Friday, October 2, security agencies require additional time for preparation and coordination, leading to a delay in departure. Israelis in Dubai have been advised to stay in contact with their airlines for updates.

Earlier, El Al announced the cancellation of its planned rescue flight from Dubai for that day, citing the cancellation of landing permits for Israeli airlines in the emirate. El Al stated that if official approvals are received, it would work to operate special flights to Dubai to bring Israelis home.