{"id":159460,"date":"2026-10-02T15:03:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T09:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=159460"},"modified":"2026-10-02T14:48:26","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T09:18:26","slug":"el-al-cancels-dubai-rescue-flights-after-uae-landing-approval-revoked","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/02\/el-al-cancels-dubai-rescue-flights-after-uae-landing-approval-revoked\/","title":{"rendered":"El Al Cancels Dubai Rescue Flights After UAE Landing Approval Revoked"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

DUBAI\u2014<\/strong> El Al Israel Airlines (LY)<\/a> has cancelled its first planned rescue flights from Dubai International Airport (DXB)<\/a> after authorities revoked landing permission for Israeli airlines, delaying efforts to bring stranded Israelis back to Israel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cancellation affects flights that were scheduled to operate on Friday, October 2, as Israeli carriers faced additional security and operational coordination before beginning repatriation services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

El Al said it would resume the planned rescue flights once official approval to land in Dubai is restored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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El Al Cancels Rescue Flights From Dubai<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

El Al had prepared special repatriation services to transport Israelis stranded in Dubai following the suspension of regular flydubai services between Dubai and Tel Aviv. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The airline said the cancellation resulted directly from the withdrawal of permission for Israeli airlines to land in Dubai<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The airline had planned to operate two rescue services, LY974-1 and LY972, to help passengers return to Israel. El Al also said it would continue preparations so the flights could operate once the necessary approvals are granted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The disruption came as Israeli authorities worked with their Emirati counterparts to establish a secure framework for the repatriation flights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Transportation Ministry said flights operated by Israeli airlines from Dubai to Israel had been agreed for Friday, but warned that security preparations could delay departures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Passengers currently in Dubai were advised to remain in contact with the airlines through which they booked their tickets and follow official instructions and schedule updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Israir Receives Final Dubai Approval<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While El Al cancelled its initial flights, Israir Airlines (6H)<\/a> later announced that it had received final approval from Emirati authorities to operate flights from Israel to Dubai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The airline said its services would depart during Friday, providing another option for the developing repatriation operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The differing status of the airlines highlighted the continuing coordination required between Israeli carriers and UAE authorities before the rescue operation could proceed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The situation remained fluid as airlines awaited or received individual operating permissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More than 10,000 Israelis were estimated to be stranded in Dubai and other destinations after travel disruptions affected planned journeys through the United Arab Emirates, The Jerusalem Post<\/a> reported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The number increased pressure on airlines and authorities to restore safe air links and arrange additional capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Flydubai Flight Incident Sparks Emergency Diversion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The rescue effort followed a serious incident aboard flydubai Flight FZ1073<\/a> from Dubai to Tel Aviv on September 30. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The aircraft was diverted to Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Airport in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after a violent cockpit confrontation involving the captain and co-pilot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The aircraft transmitted emergency signals during the flight and experienced a rapid descent before landing safely in Saudi Arabia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Passengers and crew helped subdue the co-pilot after the captain was injured, while other pilots assisted in bringing the aircraft to the ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident remains under investigation by authorities, with questions surrounding the circumstances and motive still being examined. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Passengers from the affected flight were subsequently transported to Israel on a replacement aircraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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