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Flydubai Extends Suspension of Flights to Israel Until December 2026

Flydubai has extended the suspension of its direct flights to Israel's Ben Gurion Airport until December 15, 2026, following a security incident. Israeli carriers also await security clearance to resume services.

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Flydubai Extends Suspension of Flights to Israel Until December 2026 — Illustration by baba

What happened

01Flydubai has extended its suspension of flights to Israel until December 15, 2026.
02The suspension impacts direct flights between Israel and Dubai, a popular travel destination.
03An attempted hijacking of a Flydubai flight in September led to the initial flight cancellations.
04Israeli airlines have not yet received security clearance to resume flights to Dubai.
05Etihad Airways continues to operate direct flights between Israel and Abu Dhabi.
06The resumption of flights depends on security checks and approvals from both Israeli and UAE authorities.

While direct flights to Dubai are halted, Etihad Airways continues to fly to Abu Dhabi, offering an alternative route to the UAE. The resumption of flights depends on ongoing security checks and approvals from both Israeli and UAE authorities.

Translated and summarized by baba from Cursorinfo, the latest report. Read Cursorinfo’s original