Tunisia: Emirates flights to resume between Dubai to Tunis Jan. 4 /update 1

Event

On Thursday, January 4, Emirates Airlines announced it would resume flights between Dubai and Tunis, following successful talks between Emirati and Tunisian officials. According to the Emirati foreign ministry, both countries agreed to extensive security cooperation and information sharing to meet the airlines concerns regarding possible terror threats.

Context

Tunisian authorities had suspended Emirates Airlines flights between Dubai and Tunis on Monday, December 25, after the airline barred female Tunisian passengers from boarding flights. According to the UAE government, female passengers holding a Tunisian passport were temporarily prevented from Emirates flights since Friday, December 22, due to a serious security threat.

Advice

Passengers traveling with Emirates Airlines are advised to confirm flight reservations and to contact the airline for more information.