The first group of Israeli passengers returning from Dubai to Tel Aviv reported undergoing extensive security screening at boarding, including additional scanning of carry-on luggage, according to journalist Dean Fisher (N12).
The first Arkia rescue flight from Dubai landed at Ben Gurion Airport Friday evening, carrying Israeli passengers who had been stranded after the Flydubai crisis. Emirati authorities had demanded that luggage be shipped separately on a cargo plane, which is expected to arrive in several hours. According to journalist Dean Fisher (N12), passengers reported undergoing extremely thorough security screening before boarding the rescue flight, including additional scanning of carry-on bags. The checks reflect the security sensitivity of the operation. As The Zioneer reported earlier, Arkia flight 603 was the first Israeli commercial flight to land in Dubai in eight months, following approvals for emergency repatriation.
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