Flydubai Passengers Plan Multi-Million Dollar Lawsuit Over Hijacking Attempt
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Passengers of a Flydubai flight are preparing multi-million dollar lawsuits after an attempted hijacking on September 29, seeking damages from the airline, Israel, and other parties. A group led by passenger Zvika Mense, including lawyer Tal Eisenberg and other passengers, is coordinating legal action, with about 100 of 174 passengers granting power of attorney. The passengers are also examining potential violations of the Abraham Accords, while the incident has led to criticism of Israeli aviation security officials.
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- Flydubai passengers plan multi-million dollar lawsuits after a September 29 hijacking attempt.
- Around 100 of 174 passengers have authorized a group led by Zvika Mense to pursue legal action.
- The lawsuits target Flydubai, the State of Israel, and potentially UAE authorities.
- Passengers intervened to subdue the co-pilot and helped land the plane in Saudi Arabia.
- The group is also investigating potential violations of the Abraham Accords.
- The incident has led to criticism of Israeli aviation security and government officials.
Passengers from a Flydubai flight that experienced an attempted hijacking are preparing to file multi-million dollar lawsuits against the airline, the State of Israel, and other parties. The incident occurred on a flight bound for Tel Aviv, where the co-pilot attacked the captain and attempted to seize control of the aircraft on September 29. Passengers intervened, subdued the attacker, assisted the injured captain, and with the help of another pilot on board, landed the plane in Saudi Arabia before returning to Israel.
A special group has been formed by the affected passengers to coordinate with authorities and prepare for legal proceedings, with total claims potentially reaching hundreds of millions of dollars. Zvika Mense, CEO of Barak Leumi and a passenger who helped subdue the co-pilot, has been appointed to lead the group. Other members include passenger and lawyer Tal Eisenberg, who resides in Singapore, and fellow passengers Daniel Schlichter, Itay Perlman, and Shir Maor.
Representatives of the initiative group have already met with Israeli law firms and plan to consult international companies to select legal counsel for their compensation claims. Approximately 100 out of the 174 passengers on the flight have granted the group power of attorney. The remaining passengers are still deciding whether to join the collective action or pursue individual claims. Lawyers will present preliminary findings and recommendations after consultations.
Potential defendants include Israel's Ministry of Transport and relevant authorities from the UAE and other countries whose citizens were on board. The initiative originated in a WhatsApp group created by passengers shortly after the plane landed at Ben Gurion Airport. The passengers are also investigating whether the incident violated provisions of the Abraham Accords, which govern air travel between Israel and the UAE.
This situation has also sparked criticism in Israel regarding aviation security, with attention directed at Minister of Transport Miri Regev and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government for allegedly failing to take necessary measures despite prior warnings about security issues.
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