Arkia Cancels All Flights to Morocco Due to Security Demands
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Arkia Airlines has canceled all flights to Morocco due to security demands from Israel's Shin Bet, following similar cancellations by El Al and Israir. The move comes after an attempted attack on a Flydubai flight and significant operational challenges for Israeli carriers flying to the North African nation. Arkia is exploring alternatives and will update passengers, while also recently canceling flights to Japan.
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- Arkia Airlines canceled all flights to Morocco due to Israeli security agency demands.
- The cancellations follow an attempted attack on a Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv.
- El Al and Israir previously canceled their flights to Morocco.
- Arkia is examining operational alternatives and will update passengers.
- The airline also recently canceled flights to Japan due to regulatory issues.
Arkia Airlines has dramatically canceled all its flights to Morocco, a popular destination, citing demands from Israel's internal security agency, Shin Bet, and other security officials. The decision follows an attempted attack on a Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv and comes after other Israeli airlines, El Al and Israir, took similar steps.
Arkia stated that it is in contact with relevant authorities and security bodies to assess the situation and explore options for resuming service. The airline is also examining alternatives, including operating flights through commercial partners, and will update passengers on any developments. The sale of tickets to Marrakech has been halted until further notice.
Since the resumption of flights to Morocco, the first Muslim country to permit Israelis' return after October 7, Israeli airlines have faced significant operational challenges. Israir had previously considered canceling its route due to complex issues with Moroccan authorities but eventually secured the necessary approvals, only to later cancel flights following the Shin Bet's requirements.
This is not the only route Arkia has recently canceled. The airline also announced the suspension of its flights to Japan for the near future, explaining that Japanese authorities are currently not permitting flights operated via Arkia's wet-lease arrangements, which it uses for various international destinations.
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