Emirates to reduce flights to Tel Aviv

Wednesday, 11 October 2023 17:25

By ARN News Staff

Emirates Airline is reducing operations between Dubai and Tel Aviv as of Friday, October 13.

In a statement to ARN News, the Dubai-based carrier said its services to/from Tel Aviv will be reduced to one daily flight (EK933/934) from October 13 until October 31.

The airline added that it continues to monitor the situation in Israel, and is in close contact with the relevant authorities regarding developments.

Passengers affected by flight reductions are advised to contact their booking agent for alternative flight itineraries or refunds.

Emirates also said that change and cancellation charges will be waived for tickets issued on/before October 11, 2023, for travel until November 30, 2023.

Meanwhile, flydubai said it will consolidate its flight schedule to Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport from October 13, and will operate two daily flights (FZ1549/1550 and FZ1209/1210).

The airline advised passengers affected by the revised schedule to get in touch with its Dubai contact centre, the flydubai travel shop or their respective travel agent for rebooking/ refund options.

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