From Emirates said to delay launch of Israel route due to virus, visa issues
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleEmirates has suspended plans to launch direct flights between Israel and the United Arab Emirates until further notice, Ynet reports, after previously planning to start operating the route on December 3.
According to the report, a number of factors contributed to the suspension, including Israel’s ongoing ban on foreign tourism amid the coronavirus pandemic, as well as the fact that the countries have not yet signed off on a deal to waive the need for visas for tourists.
Ynet says the airline hopes to start regular flights by the end of the year or early next year, depending on developments.
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