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Emirates Airlines Bans Pagers and Walkie-Talkies After Lebanon Attacks
Dubai-based Emirates Airlines has announced a ban on passengers carrying pagers and walkie-talkies on its flights, following last month’s explosions in Lebanon involving communication devices. The ban applies to all passengers traveling to, from, or via Dubai.
The airline released a statement on its website on Friday, stating, “All passengers are prohibited from transporting pagers and walkie-talkies in checked or cabin baggage.” Emirates clarified that any prohibited items found during security checks would be confiscated by Dubai Police as part of the heightened security measures being enforced across the region.
Security Measures Heightened Following Lebanon Attacks
The new restrictions come in response to the deadly attacks in Lebanon in September, where thousands of booby-trapped Hezbollah pagers and hundreds of radios exploded. The incident, widely attributed to Israeli forces, has not been officially claimed by Israel. As a result, Emirates is taking precautionary measures to ensure the safety of its passengers and flights.
Flight Suspensions Extended
Emirates also announced that flights to Iraq and Iran would remain suspended until Tuesday, while services to Jordan are set to resume on Sunday. Flights to Lebanon will continue to be suspended until October 15 due to the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah forces, which has included strikes near Beirut’s international airport.
The heightened tensions have led several other international airlines to suspend flights to Beirut and other regional airports. The measures are expected to remain in place as the security situation in the region is closely monitored.
Emirates Airlines is the largest airline in the Middle East, and these new security protocols highlight the growing concerns over passenger safety amid the escalating geopolitical tensions in the region.
