Israeli rules bar some foreign airline crew, including from 10 African nations

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  Israel has barred some foreign pilots and cabin crew from flying to the country, affecting at least 10 African nations.

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  The restrictions apply to crew from countries without formal diplomatic relations with Israel.

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  They followed a security review ordered by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after an alleged cockpit attack on a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv.

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  Air France reportedly told staff the restrictions cover 31 countries, while a United Airlines memo reportedly lists 29.

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  The ban also covers crew members with dual nationality, creating staffing challenges for airlines.

Who

Foreign pilots and cabin crew from countries without formal diplomatic relations with Israel, including citizens of at least 10 African nations.

What

Israel barred some foreign airline crew from flying to the country.

When

The restrictions followed a security review ordered last month; the article was published on October 12, 2026.

Where

Flights to and from Israel.

Why

The restrictions followed an alleged attack by an Omani co-pilot on a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv and a subsequent security review.

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