El Al and Sun Dror Halt Flights to Marrakech Amid Security Directives
Israeli carriers, including El Al's subsidiary Sun Dror, have suspended direct flights to Marrakech following stringent security directives. Arkia and Israir have also halted ticket sales and expansion plans, leaving no direct Israeli commercial connections to Morocco. The disruptions stem from heightened security concerns following an incident involving a Flydubai flight and stricter regulations regarding wet-leased aircraft and foreign crews. Simultaneously, Arkia's planned route to Tokyo faced cancellation due to regulatory pushback from Japanese authorities, sparking class-action lawsuits. Passengers affected by the cancellations are being offered refunds, vouchers, or alternative European flights. These developments highlight the ongoing vulnerability of Israeli aviation to geopolitical tensions and international regulatory hurdles.