DALLAS — Emirates Airlines (EK) has prohibited passengers from bringing pagers and walkie-talkies on its flights.
The ban comes in response to the recent assaults on the Lebanese group Hezbollah, which involved communication devices that exploded. At the time, Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) prohibited passengers from carrying pagers and walkie-talkies in any form of luggage or cargo.
The Emirati flag carrier issued its ban notice on its website yesterday, prohibiting the transportation of pagers and walkie-talkies in checked or cabin baggage for all passengers traveling to, from, or via Dubai.
It was further stated that Dubai Police will confiscate any prohibited items discovered as part of their enhanced security protocols.
In addition, the Middle East's largest airline has declared that flights to Iran and Iraq will be suspended until Tuesday, with Jordanian services resuming on Sunday.
As a result of the intensifying Israeli assaults on Iran-backed Hezbollah, which include strikes near Beirut's airport, flights to Lebanon will be suspended until October 15.
Several other airlines have also suspended flights to Beirut and other regional airports in response to the increased tensions.
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