Saudi Arabia turned down Israeli request to allow its planes to pick up Israeli passengers, security sources say - Reuters
Saudi Arabia turned down Israeli request to allow its planes to pick up Israeli passengers, security sources say Reuters
First reported 2 hours ago · latest update 2 hours agoSaudi Arabia has declined a request from Israel to use its aircraft to transport Israeli passengers who were on a flydubai flight that made an emergency landing in the kingdom.
The flydubai flight was forced to land in Saudi Arabia after encountering a technical problem, prompting the airline to seek assistance for the passengers on board. Among those passengers were Israeli nationals who required repatriation.
Israel asked Saudi authorities to allow its planes to pick up the Israeli passengers and return them to Israel. The request was made shortly after the emergency landing, as the airline coordinated with regional authorities.
Saudi officials rejected the request, indicating that they would not permit Saudi aircraft to be used for the purpose of transporting the Israeli passengers. No alternative arrangements for the passengers were disclosed.
The development was reported on 30 September 2024, highlighting the diplomatic sensitivities surrounding air travel and passenger transfers between the two countries.
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Saudi Arabia turned down Israeli request to allow its planes to pick up Israeli passengers, security sources say - Reuters
Saudi Arabia turned down Israeli request to allow its planes to pick up Israeli passengers, security sources say Reuters
2 hours agoSaudi Arabia turned down Israeli request to allow its planes to pick up Israeli passengers, security sources say
LONDON, Sept 30 - Saudi Arabia turned down a request by Israel to allow its planes to bring back Israeli passengers from a flydubai flight that made an emergency landing in the kingdom, two security sources said on Wednesday.
2 hours ago