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נחיתת מטוס פליי דובאי בנמל התעופה בן גוריון נתב"ג

Dubai flights remain suspended as security dispute keeps Israeli airlines out of UAE

14.11.26|Hofit Cohen Ulay
Flydubai has extended its suspension of flights to Israel through December 15 following the September hijacking attempt. The move adds to an aviation standoff that has already delayed the return of El Al, Arkia and other Israeli carriers to the UAE.
מטוס מטוס אל על אלעל ELAL Boeing 737

Israeli airlines delay Dubai and Morocco flights amid security disputes

28.10.26|Hofit Cohen Ulay
El Al has pushed back its planned return to Dubai until December 15, while Arkia has suspended service to the UAE and halted ticket sales to Marrakesh. Security disagreements and tighter screening requirements are disrupting plans to resume and expand routes.
נחיתת מטוס פליי דובאי בנמל התעופה בן גוריון נתב"ג

Israel blocks Flydubai's return after attempted hijacking

11.10.26|Hofit Cohen Ulay
The airline has extended its suspension of flights to Israel through the end of October after the Transport Ministry refused its request to resume operations. The ministry says it needs full details of the incident before approving a return.
מטוס של חברת פליי דובאי לצד שרת התחבורה מירי רגב

Flydubai passengers prepare lawsuits seeking hundreds of millions of dollars

11.10.26|Golan Hazani
Around 100 of the 174 passengers have authorized a steering committee to coordinate compensation claims against the airline, Israel and potentially other parties.
ניצולי ניסיון החטיפה נוחתים בנתב"ג ברביעי שעבר

The Flydubai hijacking attempt exposes a gap in Israel’s aviation security system

04.10.26|Hofit Cohen Ulay
Israeli airlines operate under extensive security requirements and state-funded protections, while foreign carriers carrying the same Israeli passengers face a different set of rules.
המאם אל-המאמי, טייס המשנה העומאני שניסה להשתלט על מטוס פליי דובאי ולרסקו והמטוס הפגוע לאחר הנחיתה

After attempted hijacking, Israel has changed no aviation security procedures

04.10.26|Hofit Cohen Ulay
Four days after the Flydubai incident, the Transportation Ministry says it relies on foreign airlines to vet their crews, while acknowledging that Israel has limited oversight of foreign pilots entering the country.  
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From Yemen to Eilat: A journey through Saudi Arabia’s impossible balancing act

02.10.26|Tzur Shezaf
The Kingdom is opening to tourists, building futuristic cities and pursuing new alliances while confronting the Houthis, Iran and the limits of its own transformation.
נחיתת מטוס פליי דובאי בנמל התעופה בן גוריון נתב"ג

Israel suspends Flydubai flights for six days after mid-air attack

30.09.26|Hofit Cohen Ulay
Decision was coordinated with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed as Israel prepares for possible rescue flights by Israeli airlines.
מטוס מטוס אל על אלעל ELAL Boeing 737

Israeli airline stocks surge after suspected terror attack aboard Flydubai flight

30.09.26|Shir Reiter
El Al jumped 7.9% and Israir 8.8% as authorities examine an alleged attempt to crash a flight bound for Israel.