Flydubai Crew Diverts Flight to Saudi Arabia After Pilot Dispute
Flydubai has revealed details of an incident where one of its flights en route from Dubai to Ben Gurion Airport was diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. The airline stated that a dispute occurred between the two pilots during the flight. The crew managed to secure the aircraft and change its course, landing safely in Tabuk. Flydubai confirmed that all passengers and crew members are safe.
The airline indicated that it is too early to determine the causes of the incident, noting that an official investigation is underway. The aircraft had transmitted distress signals before altering its route and landing in Tabuk. Reports suggest the incident involved a physical altercation between the pilots, resulting in injuries to both, who were then taken to the hospital.
Following the landing, Israeli passengers remained in Saudi Arabia. Another Flydubai aircraft was dispatched to Tabuk to evacuate them and return them to Israel, with security measures in place for their arrival.
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