Flydubai suspension costs Kan compares eastbound fares

Sep 30

Liran Kogahinoff reports Flydubai's Israel flights suspended throughout October as things currently stand and explains the loss of a major Dubai connection hub. Nir Mazor says eastbound prices are rising and estimates an immediate 20–25% impact; Amit Sagie explains costs and hopes reviews will allow safe resumption. Kan compares quoted fares before and after the incident: Bangkok via Addis Ababa $749/$869, Tokyo via Amsterdam $989/$1,089, Manila with Air India $1,009/$1,059, Hanoi via Frankfurt $1,135/$1,268 and Bangkok via Tashkent $1,240/$1,324, with the stated travel periods. It says added capacity might limit increases and flexible timings or extra stops may still yield lower fares. These are the report's time-specific comparisons and forecasts, not guaranteed prices or a confirmed restart date.

Flydubai suspends flights to and from Israel while the cockpit-incident investigation continues. Kan reports initial cancellations through October 4, substantial disruption to the ten-flight daily route and offers of alternative travel via Amman, Larnaca or Athens. The eventual restart date remains uncertain. Kan's October 4 follow-up says Flydubai's Israel flights are suspended throughout October as things currently stand, extending its earlier reported cancellation horizon without establishing a restart date. It reports reduced Dubai connection capacity, time-specific fare comparisons and Nir Mazor's estimated immediate 20–25% eastbound price impact. Amit Sagie hopes reviews will permit safe resumption; added capacity and flexible connections could limit price increases. These are attributed comparisons and forecasts, not guaranteed fares or permanent closure.