Israel Bars Crews From 30 Nations at Ben Gurion Airport After FlyDubai Hijacking Attempt
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Israel has imposed new flight crew restrictions affecting citizens of around 30 countries, including Iran and Iraq, following a FlyDubai hijacking attempt. The ban applies to crews flying to Ben Gurion Airport, even those with dual citizenship holding other passports. Airlines must now submit crew data 48 hours in advance, with major carriers like Air France and SWISS confirming compliance.
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- Israel bars flight crews from about 30 countries from entering the country.
- The new restrictions follow an attempted hijacking of a FlyDubai plane.
- Dual citizens from banned countries are also prohibited from flying to Israel.
- Airlines must submit crew information 48 hours before flights to Ben Gurion Airport.
- Countries like Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia are on the banned list.
- Moroccan and UAE citizens are exempt from the new flight crew restrictions.
Israel is tightening entry restrictions for flight crews from approximately 30 countries following an attempted hijacking of a FlyDubai aircraft carrying 174 passengers and crew. The new measures, reported by Kipa citing foreign media, will prohibit pilots and flight attendants from these nations, regardless of their departure point, from entering Israel. This ban also applies to individuals with dual citizenship. Citizens from countries including Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia will be barred from serving on flights to Ben Gurion Airport. Notably, citizens of Morocco and the UAE are exempt. The restrictions mean that even individuals holding American or European passports cannot fly to Israel as crew members if they possess a second citizenship from a country on the prohibited list. Airlines are now required to submit crew data 48 hours before departure. Leaked documents from United Airlines and Air France list 29 and 31 countries respectively. Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) confirmed receiving the Israeli directives, stating they affect some of its personnel, while Air France and Czech carrier Smartwings also confirmed compliance.
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