Arkia Cancels Dubai Flights to Israel Amid Permit Crisis
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
Israeli airline Arkia has canceled its repatriation flights from Dubai to Israel due to the non-renewal of special operating permits. The airline is offering full refunds to affected passengers and a discount for those who can arrange independent travel to another departure point. Arkia is working to resolve the permit issue and update passengers.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Arkia has canceled all repatriation flights from Dubai to Israel.
- The cancellations are due to the expiration and non-renewal of special operating permits.
- Israeli authorities instructed airlines to cancel permits for flights from Dubai.
- Passengers will receive full refunds for their canceled tickets.
- A 10% discount is offered to passengers who can travel to an alternative departure point.
- Arkia is in contact with affected passengers and will provide updates.
Israeli airline Arkia has announced the immediate cancellation of its repatriation flights from Dubai to Israel. The decision follows the expiration of a special operating permit, which was not renewed. On Tuesday evening, relevant authorities instructed Israeli airlines operating routes from Dubai to cancel their flight permits.
Arkia stated that it had engaged with all relevant governmental and professional bodies in an effort to reinstate the special permits and allow the flights to proceed. However, these efforts were unsuccessful as of Wednesday morning, forcing the airline to inform passengers awaiting departure about the cancellations.
Passengers booked on the canceled flights will receive a full refund for their tickets. Additionally, Arkia is offering a partial solution for those who can travel independently to a nearby destination from which Arkia operates regular flights to Israel. These passengers will receive a 10% discount on a new ticket back to Israel.
The airline is contacting affected passengers directly and will continue to provide updates as the situation evolves and new directives are issued by the authorized bodies.
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