DUBAI —
United Arab Emirates carriers
Etihad Airways and
flydubai have cancelled flights to Tel Aviv, joining American and European
airlines in avoiding Israel due to escalating hostilities there.
اضافة اعلان
Airlines in the UAE, which established diplomatic relations
with Israel last year, have only in the past few months launched regular
services to Israel.
Abu Dhabi’s Etihad has suspended all passenger and cargo
services to Tel Aviv from Sunday, it said on its website, citing the conflict.
“Etihad is monitoring the situation in Israel and continues
to maintain close contact with authorities and security intelligence
providers,” it said.
Flydubai has also cancelled flights from Dubai on Sunday,
its website shows, though two flights operated on Saturday. Other flights are
scheduled for next week, according to its website.
The airline has recently operated fewer than its scheduled
four daily flights, citing a drop in demand.
Armed Palestinian groups have repeatedly shelled the Tel
Aviv area during hostilities that erupted on Monday, leading to several
airlines cancelling flights this week.
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