Emirati airlines fill gap in Israeli aviation sector with 42 weekly flights

OCCUPIED PALESTINE, May 27 (YPA) – Hebrew media have highlighted the growing role of Emirati airlines in preventing the collapse of Israel’s aviation sector, amid the suspension of flights by foreign and Israeli carriers due to deteriorating security conditions.

The Israeli economic newspaper Calcalist reported that UAE airlines have stepped in to fill the gap in the Israeli market after Israeli carriers El Al and Arkia suspended all flights to the UAE until September.

The paper said Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has increased its direct flights to “Israel” to 42 per week, starting mid-June, a move it described as reflecting significant logistical and economic support.

It also reported that FlyDubai is in advanced talks to expand its operations, including launching routes connecting Europe with Israel’s Ramon Airport, as global airlines scale back operations.

According to the report, Abu Dhabi has effectively become a key transit hub for Israeli passengers traveling to Asia, benefiting from the sharp decline in foreign airline activity in “Israel”.

@E.Y.M