Israir Halts Ticket Sales to Marrakech Following Flydubai Incident
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS French by baba
Israeli airline Israir has suspended ticket sales for flights to Marrakech, Morocco, due to new security directives after a Flydubai incident. The airline is awaiting final instructions from authorities before resuming sales, freezing expansion plans. The decision follows a temporary suspension of Flydubai flights after an attack and comes amid strengthened security measures between Israel and Morocco.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israir suspended ticket sales to Marrakech following a Flydubai incident and new security directives.
- The airline will await final instructions from authorities before resuming sales.
- Israir had planned three weekly flights to Marrakech and expansion efforts are now frozen.
- The decision follows a six-day suspension of Flydubai flights after an attack.
- Security measures have been strengthened between Israel and Morocco.
Israeli airline Israir announced Tuesday it is suspending the sale of tickets for flights to Marrakech, Morocco. The decision follows an incident aboard a Flydubai aircraft and new security directives issued in its wake. Israir stated it will await definitive instructions from relevant authorities before resuming sales.
The airline had planned to operate three weekly flights to Marrakech in the coming months and was in negotiations to lease an additional aircraft to support this expansion. These plans are now on hold. Israir emphasized its commitment to operating in accordance with official directives, prioritizing the safety of passengers and crew.
This move comes after Flydubai temporarily suspended its flights for six days subsequent to an attack targeting one of its aircraft. Israeli airlines had been preparing to take over routes with secure Israeli aircraft, as authorities bolstered security measures against similar attack risks. The establishment of new flight routes was announced shortly after an agreement between Israel and Morocco aimed at strengthening diplomatic ties, including the opening of embassies and appointment of ambassadors.
