Dubai-based airline Emirates has extended flight cancellations to Middle East destinations and implemented a ban on the use of pagers and walkie-talkies onboard its flights, following a recent attack with pagers and walkie-talkies in Lebanon.
The airline announced that passengers traveling to, from, or through Dubai will not be allowed to carry pagers or walkie-talkies in either checked or carry-on baggage. The decision follows a series of explosions linked to Iranian-backed communications equipment. hezbollah The group blamed Israel for the attack.
Emirates airline statement
Emirates has said that if such items are found in a passenger’s baggage, they will be confiscated. dubai police. “Such items found in passengers’ hand luggage or checked baggage will be confiscated by Dubai Police,” Emirates said in a statement on its website.
Last month’s explosions killed at least 37 people and injured around 3,000 across Lebanon.
In addition to the ban, Emirates has extended the suspension period. Iraq and Iran route until Tuesday due to the ongoing regional escalation. Flights to Jordan, which were also suspended, are expected to resume on Sunday.
Flights to and from Lebanon will remain suspended until October 15 due to the intensification of Israeli attacks on the country, including parts of the capital near Beirut airport. Several other airlines have also temporarily suspended some flights to and from Beirut and other Middle Eastern destinations.
Passengers traveling via Dubai to final destination Beirut will not be permitted to travel at their point of origin until further notice.
Affected customers should contact their booking agent for alternative travel options, or contact us if they have booked directly with Emirates.
Customers should visit Manage Reservations for up-to-date information and ensure their contact details are correct.
We continue to closely monitor the situation in the region and are in contact with relevant authorities regarding developments.
