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United and Air France restrict crew assignments on Israel flights after attempted flydubai hijacking

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United Airlines and Air France have informed flight and cabin crews of nationality restrictions imposed by Israel for flights to Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport. The restrictions follow the attempted hijacking of a flydubai flight to Tel Aviv by its first officer on Sept. 30, 2026.

Discovered 2026-10-13T01:15:27.310853-07:00 | 2026-10-13T01:15:27.310853-07:00

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  • Israel’s restrictions affect crew eligibility for flights to Ben Gurion, requiring United and Air France to communicate the limits to flight and cabin crews.
  • The measures follow an attempted hijacking aboard a flydubai flight, linking a security incident to operating requirements for other carriers serving Israel.

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