Amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East, much of the region's airspace remains closed, leaving many travelers stranded and unable to leave. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced the opening of a safe air corridor, coordinated with neighboring countries, to facilitate the evacuation of foreign nationals.
According to UAE authorities, the newly established corridor can handle up to 48 flights per hour. In its initial phase, over 60 flights have successfully carried out evacuation missions, transporting more than 17,000 passengers out of the region. Authorities plan to further increase capacity, with the goal of accommodating up to 80 flights per hour in the future.
Meanwhile, Israel has announced a limited reopening of its airspace starting Wednesday evening (March 4). Flights will be allowed to land at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, but initially, only one flight per hour will be permitted. The Ramon Airport and Ramat David Airport remain fully closed.
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