Passenger Recounts Suspicious Flight Attendant Behavior During Hijacking Attempt

More than a week after a potential disaster was averted on a Flydubai flight thanks to the bravery of Israeli passengers, disturbing accounts have emerged regarding the flight crew's conduct during the incident. Assaf Rajuan, one of the passengers who rushed the cockpit and subdued the hijacker, detailed his terrifying experience in an interview, raising serious questions about the flight attendants' actions.

Rajuan, who was traveling with his wife and two daughters, described hearing screams and running towards the front of the plane. He noted observing two tall, strong individuals among the crew, whom he felt were not the typical profile for flight attendants. Tensions escalated as passengers noticed suspicious behavior, including furtive glances and hushed conversations in a foreign language among some crew members, which Rajuan described as a "real war."

He further recounted that the flight attendants approached him accusingly and expressed displeasure when business class passengers attempted to document the unfolding events. Rajuan stated one attendant asked, "You are police, you are police," in an accusatory tone. He also expressed concern about the flight attendants having seemingly unrestricted access to the cockpit, observing them entering and exiting freely, and stated this has been reported to security officials for investigation.

Rajuan also described a harrowing moment when a doctor was trying to help the injured Indian pilot. According to Rajuan, a flight attendant attempted to give the pilot an unidentified pill, prompting Rajuan to question the action, asking, "What do you want to shove into him?" Additionally, while the plane was in chaos and passengers were fighting for their lives, the attendants inexplicably instructed passengers to fasten their seatbelts.

Perhaps the most alarming account involved the moments after the hijacker was restrained. Rajuan witnessed a flight attendant begin to loosen the hijacker's restraints. When confronted, the attendant's actions were questioned by passengers. Rajuan admitted to genuine fear of the crew, describing them as "animals" and worrying they might produce weapons. He also recounted a chilling statement from one attendant who, while holding his hand, said, "If he will be dead, we will land safe," referring to the injured pilot.

Rajuan confirmed that Israeli security agencies are investigating the entire incident, including the unexplained disappearance of relief pilots who were on board and have not been seen since landing. The incident involved the Omani co-pilot, Mham Al-Hamami, attacking the captain with an emergency axe and attempting to crash the plane. Four Israeli passengers intervened, overpowering the hijacker and saving everyone on board.