Arkia to Operate Evacuation Flights From Dubai After El Al Cancellations
Translated & summarized from Alarab by baba
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- Arkia will operate two evacuation flights from Dubai on Sunday and Monday.
- El Al canceled its planned evacuation flights from Dubai.
- El Al cited a lack of landing permits for Israeli airlines in Dubai.
- Israir also obtained permits but awaits further approvals.
- El Al plans a new schedule for next week's flights.
Arkia Airlines announced it secured the necessary permits to operate evacuation flights from Dubai to Israel on Sunday and Monday, after El Al canceled its planned flights for the day. El Al cited a lack of approval for Israeli airlines to land at Dubai airports as the reason for canceling its repatriation flights.
Arkia stated it would run one flight each day to bring stranded Israelis back home. The airline also plans to operate three additional flights over the weekend to assist those still stuck in Dubai.
Israir Airlines also reported receiving the required permits from Dubai Airport for an evacuation flight. However, the flight has not yet opened for booking as Israir awaits final approvals from all relevant authorities.
El Al has announced a revised schedule for next week, with evacuation flights planned for Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, aiming to facilitate the return of stranded Israelis. These developments occur amidst ongoing arrangements for repatriation flights and changes in approvals for air travel between Israel and Dubai, with airlines coordinating with authorities to ensure flight operations.
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