Flydubai Contacts Passengers After Hijacking Attempt, Faces Criticism
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Flydubai contacted passengers nearly two weeks after a hijacking attempt on Flight FZ 1073, acknowledging the "shaking events" but offering no compensation. Passengers criticized the airline's delayed response and alleged negligence. The pilot-terrorist reportedly confessed to intending to crash the plane, inspired by 9/11. The IDF has a protocol named "Global Trade" for such hijacking scenarios.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Flydubai emailed passengers nearly two weeks after a hijacking attempt on Flight FZ 1073, acknowledging the "shaking events."
- The airline offered passengers a dedicated support hotline and access to professional counseling services.
- Passengers criticized Flydubai for its prolonged silence and alleged gross negligence, calling compensation reports an "urban legend."
- The pilot-terrorist reportedly confessed to intending to crash the plane in Tel Aviv and was inspired by 9/11.
- The IDF's codeword for responding to a civilian aircraft hijacking is "Global Trade."
Nearly two weeks after a hijacking attempt on its Flight FZ 1073, Flydubai has contacted the passengers who were on board. The airline sent an email to the 174 passengers, acknowledging the "shaking events" but downplaying the incident, which involved an Omani pilot-terrorist, Ma'am Al-Hamami, who allegedly intended to crash the plane. The email did not mention any compensation for the passengers.
Flydubai stated that it provided an alternative flight to return passengers from Saudi Arabia to Israel, emphasizing that passenger safety and well-being are paramount. The airline offered a dedicated support hotline and access to professional counseling services for those affected. The email was sent following legal advice, according to one passenger.
One passenger criticized Flydubai for its prolonged silence and alleged gross negligence, calling reports of financial compensation an "urban legend." The passenger stated that no compensation has been offered and that the email felt like a "badge of shame" for the company.
New details have emerged from Al-Hamami's investigation in the UAE. He reportedly confessed to intending to crash the plane in Tel Aviv. The investigation also revealed that he was inspired by the 9/11 attacks to pursue a career in aviation and had previously flown to Israel twice. He received his professional training at the L3 Airline Academy in the UK.
In related news, the IDF's codeword for responding to a civilian aircraft hijacking is "Global Trade," involving fighter jets to neutralize threats or force a safe landing. This protocol is activated by distress code 7500, which was used on the Flydubai flight.
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