Gulf Today, Staff Reporter
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the management of Dubai’s budget airline flydubai said that it will start direct flights to Tel Aviv this month.
The first regular commercial service between UAE and Israel will start from November 26, after the two countries agreed to normalise ties.
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According to the statement, “The carrier will operate 14 flights a week, offering a double daily service between Dubai International Airport and Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport.”
flydubai will become the second major UAE airline to fly to Israel.
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad airline has already started its services and flydubai will become the second major UAE airline to fly to Israel.
CEO of flydubai, Ghaith Al Gaith, said, “The start of scheduled flights will contribute to economic development and create further opportunities for investment in pursuit of our shared interests and values.”