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Not in the skies of Israel: this is how they circumvent the ban on flying abroad
Between us, we would all rather get to our next vacation on a pampering private jet, even if we are not a human depth or Nicole Reidman.
But it turns out that this phenomenon continues even during the closure itself, while most of us are under the restrictions of going abroad, and all under the radar of the authorities
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Eyal Shapira
Wednesday, 07 October 2020, 10:08
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"You're always abroad and we're always here, and that's enough, it's not fair," one of Pines' followers wrote on Instagram, when she posted a picture of herself, sitting in a picturesque marina on the Greek island of Hydra. And someone else added: "Why is everyone in Greece?"
However, most of the reactions were enthusiastic and encouraging. Eden Pines did exactly what many were happy to do right now: spend these days on a picturesque Greek island.
Pines is just one example of a host of celebrities, businessmen and other vacationers who left the country for Greece, A green country, even before the closure was imposed on Rosh Hashanah, or at times that were allowed.Other notable examples, which received more or less encouraging reactions on social media, include Nicole Reidman who chose Paris, Omar Adam and Nasreen Kadri who went for Turkey and other celebs, including Omar Noodleman, Dana Zermon and more and more.
Of course, there is nothing wrong with that, just as there is nothing wrong with private flights, for those who can afford it - whether on weekdays or on the days of Corona. Among us, we would all prefer to arrive on our next vacation in a pampering private plane. Otherwise, suffers from eye
problems, but it turns out that this phenomenon continues even during the closure itself, at a time when severe restrictions are imposed
The Israelis have everything to do with leaving the country.
Naturally and understandably, those who choose to do so will no longer be in a hurry to advertise themselves on social media or gossip columns, but industry sources say that Israel's skies are not exactly empty of private jets arriving in Greece and other destinations in devious ways, and under the scrutiny of the authorities.
We'll get to that later.
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Do you meet the criteria?
According to regulations set by the government, during the closure imposed on New Year's Eve, you will not be able to go abroad unless you meet one (or more) of the following criteria: You purchased the flight ticket before September 25, you have a diplomatic passport, you can prove that your travel is due to humanitarian reasons or have permission of the exceptions committee in the Ministry of transport.
It is very important to note: these restrictions require that any traveler, whether commercial flight and whether private flight jet luxury.
For this reason, Ben Gurion Airport today looks almost like a ghost town .
According to data from the Airports Authority, the daily number of passengers on closing days is about 4,000 a day.
Just for comparison, during this year, it was the number of passengers through Ben Gurion Airport in less than an individual.
Even focus H"slfi-eat-dust-Name-country "- namely the duty free - running at partial capacity and limited.
Those who are flying abroad For commercial or private flights, you should pre-register on the Ministry of Transportation's website.
There he must fill out the "Request to leave the country during the closure period" form.
This service makes it possible to submit an exceptional request to the Director General of the Ministry of Transportation for permission to leave the country during the closure period, as defined by the Government of Israel.
Ben Gurion Airport now looks like a ghost town. Passengers at the airport ahead of Rosh Hashanah (Photo: Reuven Castro)
Attractive deals: even during closure
So far the dry technical details.
However, in an interview with Net B on October 1, Dr. Sharon Elrai-Price, head of public health services at the Ministry of Health, said that the denial of flights to green countries stems from reasons of equality. She said "People in Israel feel they have restrictions, and some people They have money and can buy a plane ticket. "She added that there is no epidemiological justification for preventing
her remarks from provoking resentment among the general public, as well as among officials in the aviation and tourism industry.
" Thus, even during the closure there are airlines that continue to fly daily from Ben Gurion Airport "Emphasis on flights to green countries, with the vast majority of pilots currently choosing to fly to Greece and the islands and for extended periods of seven days or more. This is in light of the closure situation in Israel whose end date is not yet in sight and the state of morbidity in the country," ".
According to him, on the international booking sites you can still find today, perhaps more than ever, very attractive deals for the holiday of Sukkot, and for departures during the month of October, for example at $ 99 for Athens one way and $ 149 for Crete.
"There is no health restriction to fly, and this has also been said by the heads of the health system" (his refers to an interview with Dr. Sharon Elrai-Price, A.S.) "he says.
In addition, everyone who arrives on the plane has undergone a corona test and is found negative.
And of course, the plane itself, including the seats, is disinfected so that the flight is safe.
We would like those who want to fly abroad on the Sabbath of Sukkot and Simchat Torah, not to be defined by the state as criminals, but to easily go on a fun family vacation in Rhodes, Athens and other destinations in Greece. Many fear that they will be denied the opportunity to enter the terminal at all. "
A senior tourism official adds that "according to regulations, it is mandatory to present the permit from the Ministry of Transport at the terminal. In practice, no one will rummage through your papers. Passengers simply state that they booked the flight before September 25, and continue on their way."
(Photo: ShutterStock)
"Even on quarantine days, I know for sure about private flights departing from the country"
Another source, in the aviation industry notes that "Private flights continue as usual. Anyone who can afford it, is welcome to board a plane and leave the country. Even in these days of closure, I know for sure about private flights departing from the country. People enter the Ministry of Transport website Without writing that it is a vacation. "
The senior official adds that "in principle, these private flights are conducted under the radar. There are no publications from the Airports Authority and this is information that is not accessible to the public in an accessible and easy way. Beyond that,
a private flight does not have a plane ticket." (OK) Flight and indicate that it is a pre-planned flight. And since you do not need to issue a flight ticket, this is a loophole in the regulations. "
Eran Duvdevani, owner and CEO of Jet Ways, which provides private flights on executive jets and aviation services, described it well. "Life is stronger than anything," he states decisively.
But Duvdevani mostly resents the claim to equality. "Never. There was equality!
Were there not private flights before the Corona, for example? ", He says." Since when is there equality?
Even on normal days, there are those who fly in economy class and there are those who fly in business class.
Whoever pays more money, will get another service accordingly.
The demand for equality is a stupid demand and constitutes a step in preventing the freedom of movement of Israelis.
And when there are silly guidelines, there are also ways to get around them.
After all, there is no policeman standing in Terminal 3 at Ben Gurion Airport who is checking on you.
According to him, the vast majority of travelers are interested in getting to Greece, a green country that getting there is short and simple.
He also points out that an exception request can be obtained due to so-called "personal reasons".
Did your company have outbound flights during the closure?
"Only those that closed before September 25. But I certainly know about private flights that left the country at the time of the closure."
He further says that the regulations transfer the responsibility to the passengers.
"In my opinion, this is absurd - to require passengers to contact the director general of the Ministry of Transportation?
"Why should there be a restriction on the departure of Israeli citizens abroad? It's crazy that no one asks this question!"
"Even on normal days, there are those who fly in economy class and there are those who fly in business class" (Photo: ShutterStock)
Private Plane Flight: Expensive, but not in the sky
Let's take a moment of interesting respite from private regulations and flights during the closure, and talk about the concept in general.
How much will it cost me, on weekdays, to get to Athens by private plane?
"We are offering, for example, a flight to Athens, on an executive plane with 8 seats, at a price of $ 18,000 one way. That means about $ 2,250 per passenger," says Duvdevani, who presents fares to other popular destinations.
For example, a flight to Rome on a similar plane will cost $ 25,000 one way, the price to London will be $ 40,000 and destinations such as Lithuania or Moscow will cost 34,000 one way.
Of course, the overall price is divided between the number of passengers.
Is the inspection process at Ben Gurion identical between those who fly private and commercial flight?
"No.
Most private jet passengers will pass through the prestigious Fattal Lounge.
Even the security check was conducted in the lounge.
The interrogation will take place while you are sitting in a luxurious armchair and sipping coffee. "
According to him, the price of a stay in the lounge is $ 350 for the first passenger, and it decreases depending on the number of passengers on the flight. Your luggage will not be a cause for concern. For VIP passengers. And when everything is ready to move, you will be called from the lounge, and a private car will take you straight to the plane. The
plane itself is waiting for a flight attendant, as well as catering at a higher level than that offered by regular passenger planes. For example, salmon in the oven, fine fillet steak and other culinary treats.
On commercial flights, it is mandatory to wear masks during the entire flight. What happens on private planes?
"In these cases, only crew members are required to wear a mask and gloves during the flight.
The passengers themselves are not committed to this.
Of course, before each flight, no matter what type, passengers are required to present a negative corona test. "
Duvdevani adds that" there is nothing special here.
This is a worldwide accepted service.
About 20,000 executive jets operate worldwide and at all international airports there are lounges of this type and services of this type.
There is no reason to look at the matter with eye trouble.
Anyone who can afford it does not want to be crammed into a plane with another 200 passengers, it is worth investing to pay more.
We are still a democratic state, so the restriction imposed is irrelevant. "
(Photo: ShutterStock)
On the radar - and under the radar
During a telephone interview with the senior official quoted earlier, in the evening hours of October 5, he offers me to go to the Flightradar24 website, which shows in real time all flights conducted in the world's skies, including the type and details of the aircraft, its current speed, departure and destination points and more .
Together we watch the sparse air movement over the skies of Israel.
One of the planes is a private executive plane, a Cessna 560 (8 passenger seats), which performs a maneuver for landing at Ben Gurion Airport. According to the interactive map, the plane came straight from the island of Mykonos in Greece.
What do you think about it? ", He says. And
maybe it's a licensed flight or a return flight that leaves the country before September 25?
" Leave, come on.
Do you really believe that?
You will enter this site again and again, and you will notice such private flights that depart and enter the country every day, yes, yes, even during the closure period. "
Private flight route from Greece to Israel, yesterday (screenshot Flightradar24)
We contacted the Ministry of Transportation for details on the number of requests to leave the country during the closure period, as well as the segmentation of the same reasons.
The Ministry of Transportation claimed that those concerned were currently on Sukkot leave, and referred us to the Airports Authority.
The Airports Authority stated that they are not the address for this application, but the committee dealing with it at the Ministry of Transportation.
So apparently even in aviation matters in Israel there are privileges like Gila Gamliel and Dumia, for whom one law is true in general and less so.
In the meantime we will continue to wait for the air closure to end and we too can breathe some air (flights).
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