GCAA: Passenger Transport Operations To Tel Aviv Completed
Umer Jamshaid | Published October 05, 2026 | 10:30 PM
ABU DHABI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 05th Oct, 2026) The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced the completion of passenger transport operations to Tel Aviv following the temporary suspension of flydubai flights to that destination.
A total of 37 flights were operated from Dubai International Airport to Ben Gurion Airport since Friday, 2nd October, 2026, carrying 7,479 passengers.
The relevant authorities in Israel granted permits to Israeli carriers to operate flights to Dubai, alongside those operated by Etihad Airways, as part of the measures taken to provide travel options for passengers during the period of disruption caused by the temporary suspension of flydubai flights.
GCAA confirmed that coordination for the return of passengers whose flights were disrupted and who were left stranded has been completed, with all affected passengers having returned to their destinations.
The Authority noted that Etihad Airways continues to operate its flights to Tel Aviv according to scheduled timetables, further expanding travel options available to passengers.
GCAA remains committed to coordinating with all relevant authorities and the airlines concerned to ensure the continuity of air transport and passenger services.