Flydubai Passengers Injured in Hijacking Attempt to Seek Compensation
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
Passengers from a Flydubai flight who thwarted a hijacking attempt are preparing to sue Israel, the UAE, and the airline for hundreds of millions of dollars. A coordination group, including CEO Tsvika Manes and lawyer Tal Eisenberg, is leading the effort, with about 100 passengers granting power of attorney. Legal action may be filed in U.S. courts under the Montreal Convention. Israel's Ministry of Defense is also investigating, which could lead to state compensation for victims if deemed a terrorist act.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Flydubai passengers who stopped a hijacking are seeking hundreds of millions in compensation.
- Legal action is being prepared against Israel, the UAE, and the airline.
- An initiative group, including CEO Tsvika Manes, is coordinating the passengers' efforts.
- Lawyers are exploring suits under the Montreal Convention in U.S. courts.
- Israel's Ministry of Defense will investigate the incident for potential terror designation.
Passengers aboard a Flydubai flight who prevented a hijacking attempt are preparing for legal action, seeking hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation from Israel, the United Arab Emirates, and the airline. An initiative group has been formed to coordinate efforts with state bodies and lawyers, led by financial company CEO Tsvika Manes, who helped neutralize the attacking pilot. The group includes lawyer Tal Eisenberg and passengers Daniel Schlichter, Itai Perlman, and Shir Maor. Approximately 100 out of 174 passengers have provided official power of attorney for representation. The passengers' legal team is consulting with Israeli firms and seeking international lawyers to handle cases in foreign jurisdictions. The complexity arises from the unique nature of the incident, where the co-pilot attacked the captain and initiated a steep dive, with passengers regaining control mid-air. Lawyers are also examining potential violations of the Abraham Accords, which govern air travel between Israel and the UAE. Potential defendants include Israel's Ministry of Transport and relevant aviation authorities in the UAE and other countries whose citizens were on board. The incident occurred on September 30th en route from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Passenger Tali Manes alerted others to a struggle, discovering the co-pilot had attacked the captain and was descending rapidly. Passenger Yaniv Hayon managed to enter the cockpit and stabilize the aircraft while others subdued the attacker and aided the captain. A relief pilot, traveling as a passenger, safely landed the plane in a Saudi Arabian airport. Lawyers are considering filing suits under the Montreal Convention in U.S. courts, with potential standard compensation around $250,000 per claimant, pending assessment of damages. Concurrently, Israel's Ministry of Defense will investigate the incident, and official recognition of it as a hostile terrorist act could enable victims to receive state compensation through the National Insurance Institute (Bituah Leumi).
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