UAE-Israel ties: Israeli carrier's first scheduled flight lands in Dubai

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Dubai - The national carrier of Israel will operate up to 14 weekly flights between the two destinations.

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By Web Report

Published: Sun 13 Dec 2020, 7:04 PM

Last updated: Tue 23 Nov 2021, 2:09 PM

Israeli carrier El Al’s first scheduled flight from Tel Aviv landed at the Dubai International Airport (DXB) on Sunday morning.

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The national carrier of Israel will operate up to 14 weekly flights between the two destinations using the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and B739 aircraft.

Dubai Airports said in a statement: "The direct flights are expected to boost trade, tourism and hospitality sectors on both sides while promoting cultural ties between the two countries."

The Dubai-based airline operates two daily flights to Tel Aviv.

The UAE and Israel formally normalised relations on September 15 by signing the US-brokered Abraham Accords.

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Published: Sun 13 Dec 2020, 7:04 PM

Last updated: Tue 23 Nov 2021, 2:09 PM

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