ALBAWABA – Emirates Airlines, one of the two flag carriers of the United Arab Emirates, announced the ban on pagers, walkie-talkies and other wireless communication devices on planes following the Sept. 17-18 pager attacks in Lebanon. Additionally, the company extended the cancellation of multiple flights to destinations in the Middle East amid the ongoing regional escalations and conflicts.
Wireless communication devices banning
Emirates Airlines confirmed to ban passengers from carrying out pagers, walkie-talkies, and other wireless communication devices on its aircraft. This decision was impacted by the very recent pager attacks carried out by Israel and targeting Hezbollah members.
Moreover, the company announced the extension of its flight cancellations to multiple Middle East destinations due to the continuous regional escalations and tensions.
The company said in an online announcement: "All passengers traveling to, from, or via Dubai are prohibited from transporting pagers and walkie-talkies in checked or cabin baggage."
Emirates Airlines cancelled all its flights to and from Lebanon until October 15. (Shutterstock)
Emirates Airlines also confirmed that Dubai Police will confiscate any devices found in passengers' hand luggage or checked baggage, according to AFP.
It is worth noting that Emirates Airlines announced on Thursday the cancellation of all its flights to and from Iran, Iraq, and Jordan until October 5 due to the ongoing regional escalations and conflicts. Additionally, the company cancelled all its flights to and from Lebanon until October 15.
Furthermore, Lebanon witnessed the explosion of thousands of pagers, wireless telecommunications devices that receive and display alphanumeric or voice messages, widely used by Hezbollah group members. In these recent explosive incidents, 37 people were killed and more than 3,000 were injured, according to the Health Ministry in Lebanon.
