UAE Claims No More Israelis Stranded in Dubai Amid Flight Cancellations
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
The United Arab Emirates claims no more Israelis are stranded in Dubai, leading to the non-approval of remaining rescue flights. This contradicts reports from Israelis on the ground who are still trying to return home, with some facing multiple flight cancellations. Israir has canceled its Wednesday flight, while Arkia's status remains uncertain pending Emirati approval. Passengers may need to find alternative routes home if approvals are not granted.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- UAE authorities claim no Israelis are stranded in Dubai, halting rescue flight approvals.
- Israelis on the ground report still being stranded and facing multiple flight cancellations.
- Israir canceled its Wednesday rescue flight from Dubai due to lack of approvals.
- Arkia's flights remain uncertain as Emirati approval is still pending.
- Stranded Israelis may need to find alternative routes via Abu Dhabi or Athens.
Uncertainty has returned for Israelis hoping to return home from Dubai, as the United Arab Emirates has yet to approve remaining rescue flights. According to an informed source, Emirati authorities claim there are no longer any Israelis stranded in Dubai, thus negating the need for further rescue operations. However, accounts from Israelis on the ground contradict this, with many still in Dubai attempting to find a way back, and some having already experienced multiple flight cancellations.
The source indicated that if the Emirati stance doesn't change and approvals for the remaining Israeli flights are not granted, stranded passengers may need to seek alternative routes home, possibly via Abu Dhabi or Athens. Israir canceled its planned rescue flight for Wednesday morning after failing to secure the necessary operational approvals, despite earlier assurances to passengers that it was working with all relevant parties. Arkia, on the other hand, has not yet officially canceled its flights, but passengers remain uncertain as approvals are still pending.
One Israeli, who was supposed to return on a Flydubai flight that was canceled, then booked an El Al flight for October 7, which was also canceled. He then booked an Arkia flight for October 8, and was told by a representative that it was still scheduled to operate. This individual reported seeing many other Israelis at his hotel and in online groups, all waiting for flight updates, contradicting the claim that no Israelis are left stranded. He described the situation as stressful, especially for families with children, and noted he has been absent from work for several days due to the uncertainty.
From the Emirati perspective, the rescue operation was a temporary measure to address the disruption caused by Flydubai's flight suspensions, not a long-term arrangement. The source also cited a dispute over Israel's security arrangements, with the UAE reportedly unwilling to continue a format where hundreds of suitcases are left behind. Despite optimism in Israel yesterday, with reports of Mossad involvement in negotiations, no approvals have been granted as of Wednesday morning. The core of the dispute has shifted from flight operations to the necessity of the flights themselves, with the UAE asserting the rescue is complete while Israelis remain stranded.
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