Emirates Bans Pagers and Walkie-Talkies After Explosive Attacks
The airline's decision follows deadly explosions in Lebanon linked to Hezbollah devices, intensifying regional tensions.
- Emirates has prohibited pagers and walkie-talkies on flights to, from, or via Dubai, citing security concerns.
- The ban comes after thousands of explosive-laden devices linked to Hezbollah detonated in Lebanon, killing 37 and injuring nearly 3,000.
- Israeli intelligence, suspected to be behind the attacks, has not officially claimed responsibility.
- Emirates has suspended flights to Lebanon until October 15 due to escalating Israeli airstrikes near Beirut.
- Flights to Iraq and Iran remain suspended amid fears of further regional conflict, while services to Jordan are set to resume.