Israel’s El Al airlines to use Saudi-Omani corridor for Bangkok flight
El Al Israel Airlines Ltd. said it would on Sunday become the first Israeli national carrier to use a new corridor over Saudi Arabia and Oman, after Muscat last week joined Riyadh in allowing Israeli civilian overflights.
For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app.
El Al Flight 083, departing Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport in the evening, will take around eight hours to reach Bangkok - two and a half hours less than previously, the company said.
“El Al is proud to be the first Israeli airline to fly over the skies of Saudi Arabia and Oman and take an active part in the State of Israel’s history,” CEO Dina Ben Tal Ganancia said.
Read more:
US commends Oman’s decision to open airspace to Israel
Israel thanks Oman for opening airspace to all carriers
Israel welcomes Saudi Arabia’s decision to open air space to all carriers: Minister
Also Read
-
US airports intercept total of 6,542 guns in 2022
The woman flying out of Philadelphia’s airport last year remembered to pack snacks, prescription medicine and a cellphone in her handbag. But what was ... World News -
Dubai Airports traffic exceeds 66 mln passengers in 2022; 78 mln forecast for 2023
Dubai International (DXB) has registered a year of strong recovery and consistently robust growth in its customer base that propelled the annual ... Aviation & Transport -
German airports strike over wages grounds almost 300,000 passengers
A 24-hour strike at seven German airports on Friday was set to affect almost 300,000 passengers as unionized workers press their demand for high wages ... Aviation & Transport
