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Dubai Flight Halt After Hijacking Attempt May Raise Airfares
Flights through Dubai have been suspended following an attempted hijacking, halting expected post-holiday price drops and causing short-term increases. Travel agents report increased demand for Israeli airlines as travelers grow cautious about flying via the Emirates.
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What happened
- 01A Dubai flight suspension after a hijacking attempt has increased airfares.
- 02The halted flights were expected to lower prices after the holidays.
- 03Travel agents see more demand for Israeli airlines due to traveler caution.
- 04The flight suspension is an immediate blow to flight supply, impacting prices.
- 05Airfares to the East may rise if Dubai flights do not resume.
The flight suspension is expected to lead to higher airfares to the East if not resolved soon.
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