El Al Israel Airlines said Friday it had canceled rescue flights from Dubai scheduled for October 2, 2026, after UAE authorities unexpectedly withdrew landing permits for Israeli carriers. [1, 2, 5] An estimated 10,000 Israelis are stranded in Dubai and elsewhere, having expected to return via the UAE. [3, 5]
The cancellations follow a serious security incident earlier in the week on a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. [2] El Al said it is ready to operate repatriation flights once it receives the necessary official approvals. [4] Flights scheduled for the following week remain on the timetable but are reportedly fully booked. [1, 2]