UAE Reinstates Permits for Dubai Rescue Flights

Following hours of uncertainty, Arkia and Israir received clearance to operate rescue flights from Dubai, while El Al flights remain in doubt.

Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have reinstated permits for rescue flights from Dubai to Israel following hours of uncertainty and overnight contacts, Arutz Sheva and Globes reported. The decision follows the revocation of landing permissions earlier in the morning, which had prompted El Al to cancel its initial flights.

Following the renewed clearance, Arkia announced it will operate a rescue flight this evening and an additional flight tomorrow. Meanwhile, Israir stated that it received the required authorizations from Dubai's airport but has not yet opened ticket sales, as it awaits final approval from all relevant parties, according to Walla.

At this stage, the operation of rescue flights by El Al remains in doubt, and further details have not yet been released.