13 October 2023 at 15:12 Flight with Norwegians has taken off from Eilat in Israel The Norwegian plane that was sent to Eilat to evacuate Norwegians who were in Israel has taken off from Ramon airport. The airline confirms this to NTB. The Norwegian plane that took off on Friday has room for 180 passengers. It is currently unclear whether the plane was filled up. About 200 Norwegians have asked for help back home from Israel or Gaza. The Norwegian plane has been sent under the auspices of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. – We ask that everyone who wants to be on this flight contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as soon as possible, said Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt (Ap) to NTB ahead of the flight’s departure. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the tickets would cost up to NOK 7,000 each. (NTB)
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