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By: Tobias Siegal - December 1, 2020
Saudi Arabia announced on Monday evening that it has officially given approval for Israeli airlines to fly over the country’s airspace, dramatically shortening flights to the east and finally allowing the airlines to offer direct flights to Dubai, Israeli media reported.
Saudi Arabia’s announcement meant that an Israir flight between Tel Aviv and Dubai planned for Tuesday, departed Ben-Gurion Airport as originally planned, marking the first direct Israeli flight from Tel Aviv to Dubai.
Transportation Minister Miri Regev congratulated the Saudis on their announcement. “I’m glad to see that after several long, tense hours of waiting and receiving many inquiries from concerned passengers and airline companies, the Saudis just gave their approval for the first Israeli commercial flight to depart tomorrow as planned,” Regev wrote on Facebook on Monday. “I wish all passengers a safe trip and a safe return.”
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