Sunday, October 6, 2024 Emirates airline has swiftly banned pagers and walkie-talkies on all flights, following a series of recent attacks linked to Hezbollah. In an announcement on Friday, Emirates confirmed that passengers flying to, from, or through Dubai are now prohibited from carrying these devices in both checked and cabin baggage. “If these items are found in hand luggage or checked baggage, Dubai Police will confiscate them,” Emirates warned in its statement.
This urgent decision follows a wave of shocking incidents in Lebanon, where thousands of pagers exploded simultaneously, causing widespread chaos. Soon after, walkie-talkies detonated in a similar fashion. Lebanese officials have blamed Israel for these coordinated attacks, which have taken the lives of at least 37 people, including children, and left nearly 3,000 injured.
A Lebanese security source revealed the disturbing detail that explosive material was hidden within the lithium batteries of the pagers, making it almost impossible to detect. In response, Emirates is acting decisively to ensure passenger safety, as the risk posed by these devices becomes clearer. Alongside this new ban, Emirates confirmed it will resume flights to Amman, Jordan, starting Sunday.
However, the airline announced that flights to and from Beirut will remain canceled through October 15, as a further precaution. Passengers who are transiting through Dubai with Beirut as their destination will not be allowed to travel from their .
