Posted on 01/04/21
| News Source: i24
In September, Emirates airline announced it would provide kosher food to airlines
Dubai-based airlines Emirates has applied to the Israel Airports Authority for landing and take-off slots at Ben Gurion Airport starting February 15, Globes reported on Monday.
Join BJL on WhatsApp Status: Click here to Join BJL status for engagements, births, deals, levayos, events & more
Join BJL on WhatsApp Groups: Click here to Join an official BJL WhatsApp group for breaking news as it happens
Emirates airline has already appeared on the arrivals and departures board at Ben Gurion airport since the end of November, due to a code-share agreement with the company flydubai and for the connecting flights it offers to Israeli passengers, particularly to East Asia.
The airline will likely face fierce competition on the Dubai - Tel Aviv route from Arkia, Israir, El Al and flydubai, where there were up to 16 daily flights operated by the aforementioned in December.
In September, the Emirati carrier announced that its catering division would start producing kosher dishes, in line with the Abraham Accords signed between the two countries. Read more at i24