The Saudis were allowed to fly over their territory, entry permits were arranged and about 170 Israelis flew with Israir on the first Israeli commercial flight to Dubai
Israir's peace plane
After unclear days that included many difficulties and obstacles, Israir managed to obtain the desired approval and take off for Dubai.
This is the first commercial flight of an Israeli company to Dubai.
About 170 Israelis on the company's peace plane.
One of the difficulties resolved just yesterday evening was the issue of the flight permit over Saudi Arabia.
The Saudis have confirmed that Israeli planes will pass over their territory for four days, but it is currently unclear what will happen next.
This is the first time that an Israeli airline operates a commercial flight in the skies of Saudi Arabia.
During the month of December, tens of thousands of Israelis are expected to arrive in Dubai, many of them with Israir, which is expected to operate about eighty flights during the coming month.
Israir will be joined the next day by Arkia and next week by El Al, thus all Israeli airlines will operate flights between Israel and Dubai.
Gil Autumn, Israir's VP of Marketing and Sales: 'This is a historic event.
After a few sleepless nights we received last night the good news that you can fly over the skies of Saudi Arabia.
And we are excited to be the first Israeli airline to operate a direct commercial flight to Dubai.
Tomorrow we have 3 more flights.
In total, we will reach 18 flights a week and we are proud to be a partner in a real historical event of the State of Israel. "
