Israir UAE rescue flight canceled after failure to receive Emirati approval
Israelis in Dubai have faced difficulty returning home since flydubai suspended all flights to Israel on Wednesday following the attempted hijacking of flight FZ1073 earlier that same day.
An Israir rescue flight destined for Tel Aviv from Dubai was abruptly canceled on Thursday due to the airline's inability to obtain required approvals from Emirati authorities, according to N12 News. The passengers were informed of this cancellation by Israir, who claimed they are actively exploring alternatives to either proceed with the flight as scheduled or find another option.
Moreover, N12 reported that El Al's Dubai-to-Dubai flight, originally set for the following Wednesday, was also called off. This series of cancellations comes after the Transportation Ministry announced on Tuesday that the operation aimed at rescuing Israelis trapped in Dubai would cease on Thursday. The ministry, collaborating with all relevant entities, was striving to expedite the safe return of Israelis to Israel.
Since the attempted hijacking of flight FZ1073 operated by flydubai earlier that day, Israelis in Dubai have encountered significant challenges in returning home. The Transportation Ministry persistently monitors the situation and is adapting the transportation response according to evolving circumstances and demand. All stakeholders involved aim to streamline the process and maintain flight continuity until the return operation is concluded.
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