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El Al cancels rescue flights to Dubai after landing permissions revoked
The Jerusalem Post • • world
Key Points:
- El Al Israel Airlines canceled its rescue flights to Dubai after Israeli airlines' landing permissions were revoked by authorities, but plans to resume once official approval is granted.
- The Israeli Transportation Ministry announced that flights from Dubai to Israel by Israeli airlines are expected to begin on October 2, though delays are anticipated due to security preparations.
- Over 10,000 Israelis remain stranded in Dubai and other locations, awaiting repatriation flights through the UAE, with citizens advised to stay in contact with their airlines for updates.
- Israir received final approvals from Emirati authorities and announced flights from Israel to Dubai would operate on Friday, while El Al has not made a similar announcement.
- A flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia after a captain-copilot altercation involving a stabbing, triggering an emergency landing and initial hijacking fears.
