Exclusive: Special flight delivers Germans from Israel's chaos to Frankfurt
Jet from Jordan makes its touchdown in Frankfurt airport. - Aircraft from Jordan makes an arrival in Frankfurt, Germany
Wanna know the latest buzz? A jeep chase has transported fortunate Germans and their familia from the tumultuous region of Israel, directly to the German heartland, Frankfurt. The plane touched down in the evening, illuminating the skies of Frankfurt am Main. A victory surge as 171 individuals were rescued, previously announced by the Foreign Office on X.
Preparing for more, a second evacuation flight is all set for Thursday, already brimming with passengers. Another one's in the pipeline, as the Foreign Office shared. For those eager to flee Israel, they'll have to make their way to neighboring Jordan.
While we're talking Europe, Poland's organizing a caravan to Jordan—smart, right? The Foreign Office urges Germans to join the crisis preparedness list named Elefand.
After conferring with authorities, a spokesperson mentioned these weren't exactly reptriations or emergency evacuations, but "commercial special flights" due to insufficient airline options. The flights will continue, provided the circumstances and need persist.
The situation in this region is edgy, to say the least. The "guns blazing" Israelis continue their military operations in Iran, while Iran Pelts Israel with shells. As a result, the airspace over these hotspots remains sealed, and flights are far from an option for departure.
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Germans must embark on their journey to Jordan
The Foreign Office decided against arranging trips from Israel to the Jordanian airport and recommends avoiding such actions to reduce potential risks. The first piece of advice for the affected individuals remains adherence to the Israeli authorities' security directives. "As a matter of fact, they always suggest staying away from land travel and large gatherings, at the moment," the spokesperson mentioned.
Approximately 4,000 Germans are registered on the German crisis preparedness list Elefand, disclosing their residence in Israel. In Iran, this number sways over 1,000 registrations.
The Foreign Office advises Germans in Iran to venture into neighboring Armenia and Turkey for transit. The border crossings are stringently open. In select instances, it's also possible to depart via Azerbaijan's border. From all three countries, one can continue the journey to Germany through regular flights. "Germans are encouraged to utilize these opportunities to continue onward to Germany," it indicated. "Our embassy in Tehran backs the exit, if possible, by directly communicating with the Iranian authorities."
Sources:[1] https://www.bundesregierung.de/content/Kurierflug-Israel[2] https://www.nachrichten.de/landesbild/niedersachsen/vermied-evakuierung-aus-israel-bundesregierung-verzichtet-auf-organisierte-reisedurchfluege-100148915.html
- When considering employment options in the midst of the ongoing unrest, the German Foreign Office encourages citizens in Israel to sign up for the crisis preparedness list, Elefand, for immediate updates regarding community policy and potential job opportunities that may arise due to the current situation.
- As the travel restrictions persist in the conflict zone, job seekers might consider a lifestyle change, looking into employment possibilities in countries neighboring Israel that currently offer a safe passage for transit, such as Jordan, Armenia, and Turkey, in preparation for eventual flights back to Germany.
