Economy
Israeli airlines consider Abu Dhabi flights instead of Dubai
El Al, Arkia and Israir are considering Abu Dhabi services as an alternative to Dubai after another postponement of flydubai's return to Israel. According to the report, the Transport Ministry supports the move, but security approvals are required. The route has not been presented as operational or finally approved. Photo: AP, illustrative archive image.
· Photo: AP, illustrative archive image
According to N12, El Al, Arkia and Israir want to launch an Abu Dhabi route following another postponement of flydubai's return to Israel, subject to security approvals.
The alternative is being examined to allow Israeli carriers to resume operations in the United Arab Emirates through Abu Dhabi. According to the report, the Transport Ministry supports the move, and Etihad Airways already operates flights from the city to Israel.
The report links the delay in Dubai services to a dispute over security requirements and the postponement of flydubai's return. An Israeli Abu Dhabi route still depends on security authorities' approval; the report does not announce that it has opened or received final clearance.
Source: N12
