Air France asks crew from 31 countries to resign from Israel flights, following Israeli directive after a copilot attack on a Flydubai flight.
Air France asks crew to resign from Israel flights
Air France has asked its flight crew members from 31 different nationalities to resign from flying to Israel. This request is reportedly made in line with a directive from Israeli authorities.
Israeli directive based on diplomatic relations
The directive from Israeli authorities lists 31 countries that do not have diplomatic relations with Israel. It is believed that this list influences the decision by Air France to ask these crew members to resign.
Impact on dual nationality holders
The directive also affects individuals who hold dual nationalities. This means that even if someone has a nationality not on the list, they might still be impacted if they have another nationality that is included.
Background from a recent incident
The move comes after an attempted attack by a copilot on a Flydubai flight on September 30. This incident is thought to have prompted the Israeli government to issue the directive.
