Emirates Airline based in Dubai prohibits the usage of pagers and walkie-talkies following incidents of device-related attacks in Lebanon.
"All travelers on flights heading to, departing from, or passing through Dubai are prohibited from carrying pagers and walkie-talkies in their checked or carry-on luggage, as stated by the airline on their website last Friday.
The Dubai Police will seize any of these items discovered in a passenger's carry-on or checked baggage.
This policy comes shortly after an occurrence where pagers and walkie-talkies reportedly blew up consecutively in Lebanon, with authorities accusing Israel of orchestrating the attacks.
These incidents resulted in the tragic loss of at least 37 lives, including children, and left nearly 3,000 individuals injured, according to Lebanese authorities.
A Lebanese security official told CNN that the destructive substance was tightly packed into the pager's lithium battery and intentionally concealed in a manner that made it extremely hard to detect.
As tensions in the Middle East escalate, flights have been disrupted as a result.
Emirates, the largest airline in the region, reported on Friday that flights to and from Beirut's capital, Lebanon, are still canceled through October 15. Travelers transiting through Dubai bound for Beirut will also not be permitted to board their flights from their origin until further notice, according to Emirates.
Emirates announced that they will resume services to Jordan's capital, Amman, starting on Sunday. However, their flights to and from Iraq and Iran will continue to be canceled until Monday.
Various other airlines have also temporarily halted flights to Beirut and other regional airports."
The travel advisories have led to a surge in travel news, with many individuals seeking updated information about affected routes and restrictions. Despite the safety concerns, some airlines like Emirates are optimistic about resuming certain services, such as those to Jordan's capital, Amman.
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