Israeli security authorities have cleared the start of rescue flights from Dubai for stranded Israelis, with the first operations expected to launch Friday, according to The Zioneer.
Israeli security authorities approved the start of rescue flights for stranded Israelis in Dubai, with the first operations expected to depart Friday, a security source confirmed Thursday evening. The Shin Bet security service is sending representatives to Dubai to coordinate security arrangements for the flights, Israeli media reported earlier.
We reported earlier today that El Al is scheduled to land in Dubai for the first time in eight months as part of the operation, and that flights will run through Monday under the rescue plan. Passengers will initially board with carry-on luggage only, with checked suitcases permitted starting Monday, according to N12. The Transportation Ministry instructed Israeli airlines to maintain fair pricing and not exploit the situation.
The rescue operation follows the attempted hijacking of Flydubai Flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv on Wednesday, after which Israel suspended all Flydubai flights to Israel for at least six days, as we reported.
It remains unclear how many flights will operate and the exact number of passengers to be repatriated. Israeli airlines have been directed to maintain reasonable prices, but passengers will pay for tickets with no government subsidy.
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