Israel Tightens Aviation Security for Crew From 30 Nations After Flydubai Incident
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Israel has tightened aviation security rules for aircrew from about 30 countries, including Iran and Iraq, following a security lapse involving Flydubai. Airlines must now submit crew information 48 hours before flights, with several major carriers confirming compliance.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel is enhancing aviation security after a Flydubai incident, restricting crew from 30 nations.
- Crew members from countries like Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia are barred from flying to TLV.
- Dual citizens with passports from restricted nations are also prohibited from flying to Israel as crew.
- Airlines must now submit crew details 48 hours before departure.
- Swiss, Air France, and Smartwings have confirmed they are adhering to the new Israeli directives.
Israel is implementing stricter aviation security measures following the "Flydubai incident," reportedly affecting aircrew members from approximately 30 countries.
These restrictions apply even to individuals with dual citizenship. For example, pilots and flight attendants holding American or European passports will be barred from flying to Israel as crew if they also possess citizenship from a restricted country. Airlines are now required to submit crew details to Israeli authorities 48 hours prior to departure.
Documents revealed by United Airlines and Air France listed 29 and 31 countries, respectively, subject to these new regulations. Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) confirmed receiving the Israeli directives and stated they impact some of its employees. Air France and the Czech airline Smartwings also confirmed their compliance with the new requirements.
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