Israel, Jordan Seal Flight Accord Easing Mideast Travel
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Israel and Jordan reached an agreement on mutual overflight rights that promises to cut travel times on journeys that cross the Middle East.
The accord comes after years of talks that were accelerated by recent diplomatic breakthroughs between Israel and Arab Gulf states. It will allow planes from Dubai-based Emirates or Etihad Airways in Abu Dhabi, for example, to fly across Israel and Jordan on their way to Europe, saving time and fuel costs.