Tel Aviv - Dubai flights canceled as security spat persists

Israeli airlines have been forced to cancel dozens of flights on the Tel Aviv - Dubai route, for which tickets have already been sold. It now seems that the security dispute between Israel and the Dubai aviation authorities has not been resolved, as previously reported. Consequently, Israeli airlines have been forced to cancel dozens of flights on the Tel Aviv - Dubai route, for which tickets have already been sold. The cancellations include flights during the Passover holiday, so that many passengers can expect to be informed that their vacation plans have been ruined. The fall in the supply of seats on planes to Dubai will undoubtedly push up fares on the flights that can go ahead. Since the Abraham Accords were signed more than 18 months ago, security arrangements on flights between Tel Aviv and Dubai have not been agreed according to procedures acceptable to the Israel Security Services (Shin Bet). The crux of the dispute revolves around the demands of the Shin Bet, for example regarding the number of security officers stationed in Dubai and their access to the airport area. The Dubai authorities are reluctant to agree to this, which they see as excessive compared with other airlines. On peak days, El Al, Arkia and Israir each operate four flights between Tel Aviv and Dubai, while UAE carrier flyDubai operates four flights.<br/>