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UAE transfers 7,479 passengers to Tel Aviv after Flydubai suspension

The GCAA says 37 flights carried 7,479 passengers to Tel Aviv after the flydubai suspension, with Israeli carriers and Etihad offering alternatives.

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UAE transfers 7,479 passengers to Tel Aviv after Flydubai suspension
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The UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has completed the transfer of 7,479 passengers to Tel Aviv after Flydubai temporarily suspended flights to the destination, Khaleej Times reported.

A total of 37 flights operated from Dubai International Airport to Ben Gurion Airport since Friday, Oct. 2.

How many passengers did the UAE transfer to Tel Aviv after the Flydubai suspension?

The UAE transferred 7,479 passengers to Tel Aviv on 37 flights from Dubai International Airport to Ben Gurion Airport. The flights ran after Flydubai temporarily suspended its Tel Aviv service. The GCAA says coordination for stranded passengers is complete, and they have returned to their destinations.

Which airlines operated flights to Tel Aviv during the suspension?

Authorities in the country granted permits to Israeli carriers to operate flights to Dubai. These flights ran alongside those operated by Etihad Airways.

The transfer was part of measures taken as an alternative to regular scheduled flights affected by the Flydubai suspension. It helped provide travel options for passengers during that period.

Are Etihad flights to Tel Aviv still running?

Etihad Airways continues to operate its flights to Tel Aviv as scheduled. This expands the travel options available to passengers.

The GCAA said it will continue coordinating with all relevant authorities and airlines. It said this supports the continuity of air transport and passenger service.

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