Israir Launches Rescue Flights From UAE After Flydubai Incident
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israir is operating rescue flights from Dubai to Israel.
- The flights were launched after a Flydubai plane hijacking.
- Around 180 Israelis returned on the first rescue flight.
- Additional flights are planned to bring more Israelis home.
- Israir described the operation as a commitment and a mission.
Following recent events, including the hijacking of a Flydubai plane en route to Israel, Israir Airlines has announced it is launching special rescue flights to bring Israelis home from the United Arab Emirates. The airline began its operation on Friday evening, with the first rescue flight departing Dubai carrying approximately 180 Israeli passengers back to Israel. Shortly after, a second dedicated flight took off from Dubai with the sole purpose of transporting the passengers' luggage. Both flights landed in Israel overnight.
Israir stated that these operations will continue in the coming days, with additional rescue flights planned to assist more Israelis wishing to return home. A company statement emphasized that for Israir, as an Israeli airline, this is more than just an aviation mission; it is a commitment. "In these complex days, we see great importance in helping Israelis abroad to act quickly and decisively, and to do everything possible to bring them back home to Israel. Israir will continue to operate as required out of responsibility, commitment, and a sense of Israeli mission," the company said.
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