EASA Warns Airlines of Houthi Threats in Saudi Arabia and Jordan Airspace

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued a warning to airlines operating in Saudi Arabian airspace due to an increase in attacks by Iran-backed Houthis. The agency stated it is monitoring the situation and assessing the threat level for EU airlines flying to the country. EASA clarified that this warning is not directly linked to a recent incident involving a flydubai aircraft that landed in Saudi Arabia.

In a separate advisory, EASA updated its recommendations for flights over Jordan. Previously, airlines were advised to exercise caution, but the agency now recommends avoiding flights over Jordan at all altitudes and flight levels. EASA will continue to track the evolving security landscape and its implications for air travel.

The article also references several related incidents involving flydubai, including a rescue flight that brought passengers from Saudi Arabia to Israel, and statements from Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu regarding the incident. The Mossad reportedly approved the departure of the flydubai rescue flight from Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.