Arkia to launch Tel Aviv-Dubai service from Jan-2021

Arkia Israeli Airlines announced (20-Oct-2020) plans to launch daily Tel Aviv-Dubai service from 03-Jan-2021, operating with Embraer E195, subject to government approval. Arkia is the first Israeli carrier to open sales for Dubai service. Arkia also signed commercial agreements with two major providers of tourism services in UAE, to offer a selection on vacation packages. CEO Oz Berlowitz said the carrier is considering the possibility of launching Bahrain and Sharjah services in the near future. [more - original PR - Hebrew]