Israel Cancels Rescue Flights to Dubai After UAE Revokes Approval
Translated & summarized from Globes by baba
Israeli airlines canceled rescue flights to Dubai for tomorrow after the UAE revoked its approval, affecting hundreds of passengers. These flights were part of an operation to bring Israelis home that was expected to end Thursday. The Ministry of Transport is working with Emirates to resolve the issue, which follows previous disruptions. To date, over 7,400 Israelis have returned.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israeli airlines canceled tomorrow's rescue flights to Dubai due to UAE approval revocation.
- Hundreds of passengers were registered for the canceled flights.
- The rescue operation was expected to conclude on Thursday.
- Over 7,400 Israelis have returned via flights from Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
- Previous disruptions related to security requirements were resolved.
Israeli airlines have been informed that rescue flights scheduled for tomorrow to Dubai have been canceled, following a decision by the UAE to revoke its approval. These flights were set to carry hundreds of registered passengers. This marks the latest in a series of disruptions that have occurred throughout the past week, often related to Shin Bet security requirements, though previous issues were eventually resolved.
Rescue flights to Dubai commenced last week and were initially slated to conclude on Thursday, according to the Ministry of Transport. The ministry had been coordinating with Israeli airlines and relevant authorities to ensure the swift and safe return of Israelis from Dubai. To date, 7,415 passengers have returned to Israel via Etihad flights from Abu Dhabi and Israeli airline flights from Dubai.
The Ministry of Transport and the Civil Aviation Authority are reportedly in contact with the Emirates to address the cancellation. Flydubai had previously suspended its operations to Israel until further notice, and a reduced service offering is expected until Israeli airlines resume service on the route, likely next month.
Earlier announcements from the Ministry of Transport had detailed the ongoing "Operation Return the Israelis from Dubai," emphasizing the continuous efforts to bring citizens home safely. The ministry stated it was working closely with airlines and all relevant parties to maintain operations and ensure the safe return of those in Dubai.
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