Air France says it will follow Israeli crew nationality restrictions for flights to Tel Aviv
Air France has said it will comply with new Israeli restrictions limiting which crew members may operate flights into the country based on nationality. The airline's confirmation comes after reports that the rules apply to nationals of 31 Muslim-majority countries and could affect foreign carriers serving Israel. The policy has drawn attention because it may force airlines to adjust staffing for flights to Tel Aviv and Israeli airspace.According to the supplied report, the restrictions were communicated by Israel's Ministry of Transport and Road Safety to foreign airlines on 1 October. The directive says pilots and cabin crew operating flights into... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 11:07 LONDON
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Delta flight evacuated at Ben Gurion Airport after anonymous bomb threat
A Delta Airlines flight from New York to Tel Aviv was evacuated at Ben Gurion Airport on Tuesday after an anonymous bomb threat prompted an emergency response. The aircraft was moved to an isolated area of the airport and searched by officials. Authorities later said there was no immediate danger and that the threat appeared to be a false alarm.The incident involved Flight 1073, which had been bound for Tel Aviv in Israel. According to the confirmed account, the message claimed that an explosive device was on board, triggering the evacuation and inspection. Airport staff and security personnel carried out... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 11:04 LONDON
Flydubai hijack probe widens as UAE says suspect drifted toward extremism in Australia
The United Arab Emirates says the Omani co-pilot accused of trying to seize a Flydubai passenger flight began drifting toward extremism and terrorism while studying in Australia. Officials allege he was attempting to crash the aircraft into Tel Aviv's airport in a suicide attack when passengers intervened and the plane was diverted to Saudi Arabia. The case remains under investigation and is being treated as a serious aviation-security and national-security matter.Attorney-General Hamad Saif al-Shamsi said interrogations suggested signs of extremist intent first emerged in 2017, during the suspect's time in Australia. He said the man was influenced by radical ideology... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Oct 2026 06:32 LONDON
