Israir Halts Marrakech Flights Amid Security Concerns
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Israeli airline Israir has halted its planned expansion of flights to Marrakech, Morocco, due to new security directives following a recent incident involving Flydubai. The airline has stopped selling tickets and is awaiting further instructions from security officials. This decision impacts Israir's plan to increase its weekly flights to Marrakech from two to three starting in November. El Al's Sun D'or is now the sole provider of direct flights to the Moroccan city.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israir suspended its planned expansion of flights to Marrakech, Morocco.
- New security directives following a Flydubai incident prompted the halt.
- The airline has stopped selling tickets for the Marrakech route.
- Rami Levy owns the Israeli airline Israir.
- El Al's Sun D'or is now the only carrier flying direct to Marrakech.
Israeli airline Israir, owned by businessman Rami Levy, has suspended all planned expansions to its route to Marrakech, Morocco, due to new security directives following a Flydubai incident. The airline was set to increase its weekly flights to Marrakech from two to three starting in November, operating a 737 MAX aircraft. This expansion also involved negotiations for an additional leased aircraft, which has now been put on hold.
Israir has stopped selling tickets for flights to Marrakech and is awaiting final security instructions from authorized bodies. The company stated it will continue to operate according to security guidelines, prioritizing the safety of its passengers and crew. The increased service was intended to offer greater flexibility for Israeli travelers, with flight prices starting at $360.
Previously, Israir had faced operational challenges in obtaining approval for flights to Morocco but announced in September that all necessary permits were secured. The last scheduled flight to Marrakech before this suspension is set for October 20, 2026, with all subsequent flights canceled. Customers with canceled flights are entitled to a full refund or an alternative flight, as per aviation law.
With Israir's suspension, El Al's leisure arm, Sun D'or, remains the sole operator of direct flights to Marrakech for the upcoming winter season.
