Island's closed skies: Mauritius bans landing of flight from Tel Aviv

The aviation authorities of the Republic of Mauritius refused to issue a landing permit for a regular flight from Israel. As a result of the sudden withdrawal of the slot, the airline was forced to completely cancel the flight.

Tourist operators tried to quickly resolve the issue of landing permits, but diplomatic consultations have stalled. Passengers of the disrupted flight were offered to return the full cost of tickets or choose alternative connecting routes.

The island nation's decision reflects the growing diplomatic difficulties in organizing direct communications with the Middle East region. Mauritius officials have not yet provided detailed comment on the reasons for the cancellation of the flight.

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