Thousands of tickets at risk of cancellation: This is why you can't fly to Dubai

A security directive prohibits Israeli airlines from operating flights to Dubai until October 31, due to disagreements between the security systems of Israel and Dubai. Israelis can still fly using foreign airlines. Tickets already sold for November may be canceled if the ban is extended.

A security directive prohibits Israeli airlines from operating flights to Dubai, effective until October 31. According to senior aviation industry sources who reported this to Channel 14, the reason is not a specific security concern but rather disagreements between the security systems of Israel and Dubai regarding procedures and approvals at the airport. Israelis can still fly to Dubai using foreign airlines such as Flydubai and Etihad. The problem may worsen for those who have already booked flights for November and beyond: if the restriction is extended, the tickets may be canceled. The article compares the situation to a similar case a year ago, when Israeli airlines were banned from landing in Paphos, Cyprus, but flights were diverted to nearby Larnaca. Foreign airlines were allowed to continue flying to Paphos. The difference stems from the fact that Israeli airlines are subject to Israeli security directives, while foreign airlines are subject to the regulations of their own countries.