Dubai’s flydubai to operate 14 weekly flights to Tel Aviv

Dubai-based carrier flydubai will introduce flights between Dubai and Tel Aviv in Israel from November 26, 2020, it announced on November 4.

The carrier will operate 14 flights a week, offering a double daily service between Dubai International (DXB) and Tel Aviv Ben Gurion (TLV). Tickets can be booked on the carrier’s website.

The flights follow the air transport agreement that was recently signed by both countries as well as the start of passenger and cargo operations by other national carriers.

Ghaith Al Ghaith, chief executive officer at flydubai, said: “Since the launch of flydubai 11 years ago, we have been committed to removing barriers to travel, creating free flows of trade and tourism and enhancing connectivity between different cultures across our network.

“Following the recent bilateral agreement, the start of scheduled flights will contribute to economic development and create further opportunities for investment in pursuit of our shared interests and values. With the start of services there will be the option for increased accessibility to the UAE as well as onwards to the Indian Ocean, Far East and Africa reducing total journey times by several hours.”

Passengers travelling flydubai will have the option to experience Business Class, passengers of which can benefit from a priority check-in service at Terminal 3 in Dubai.

Meanwhile, flydubai continues to roll-out WiFi across its fleet, enabling passengers to stay connected during their flight.

The airline had earlier announced that passengers who book flights between September 1 and November 30 will be given free global cover for Covid-19. The new service covers passengers’ health expenses and quarantine costs if diagnosed with Covid-19 during their trip, and is valid for 31 days from the time they take the first flight on their itinerary.

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Flydubai has also redesigned its passenger experience to minimise crew and passenger contact.