Israir and El Al Prepare Rescue Flights from Dubai

Israir plans two Dubai rescue flights for $299 alongside resuming regular service, while El Al is also set to operate rescue flights.

An Israir Airbus A320 at Ben Gurion Airport, 2018 · Photo: Tony Goldin · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Israeli carrier Israir is preparing to operate two rescue flights from Dubai to Tel Aviv tomorrow at a one-way fare of $299, Arutz Sheva reported. According to the report, ticket sales will initially open exclusively for the Dubai-to-Tel Aviv leg, pending approvals from relevant authorities.

In addition, Israir plans to resume scheduled service on the route with eight to ten weekly flights to assist Israelis seeking to return home and meet travel demand.

According to a report by The Jerusalem Post, El Al is also expected to operate rescue flights from Dubai. Further details regarding full flight schedules have not yet been released.