Israel Recognizes Flydubai Passengers as Victims of Hostile Acts
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Israel's Ministry of Defense has recognized all Israeli passengers on a recent Flydubai flight as victims of hostile acts, enabling them to receive state support. This follows an incident where a co-pilot attempted to crash the plane, averted by crew and passenger intervention. Passengers are now preparing to file a multi-million dollar lawsuit against Flydubai for security failures and resulting trauma, as the airline's initial response has been criticized.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel recognized Flydubai flight passengers as victims of hostile acts, granting them state benefits.
- The decision follows a September 30 incident where a co-pilot attempted to crash the plane.
- Passengers are preparing a multi-million dollar lawsuit against Flydubai for security lapses.
- The airline's initial offer of external support has been criticized by passengers.
- The flight made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia before passengers returned to Israel.
Israel's Ministry of Defense has officially recognized all Israeli passengers aboard a Flydubai flight on September 30 as victims of hostile acts. This decision, made about six weeks after the dramatic incident, grants them official status and allows them to seek assistance from the National Insurance Institute for psychological support, medical care, and social benefits. The government's move followed numerous complaints from passengers who had been paying for private psychological and medical treatments to cope with post-traumatic stress and severe anxiety following the ordeal.
Concurrently, the focus is shifting to the international legal arena, with preparations underway for a major lawsuit against the UAE-based airline. Passengers are planning an upcoming meeting to coordinate the filing of a lawsuit that could potentially obligate Flydubai to pay millions of dollars in compensation for a severe security lapse and the lasting psychological and physical harm inflicted on those aboard. While international reports mentioned a potential compensation package of up to $250,000 per passenger, the airline has not directly approached the victims with any financial offer.
According to reports, Flydubai's only contact was a general email in mid-October suggesting passengers use an external support desk. This response angered many passengers, who felt the company's actions were aimed at minimizing future legal damages rather than genuinely caring for their well-being. The incident occurred on flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Ben Gurion Airport when the co-pilot violently attacked the captain in an apparent attempt to crash the plane. The quick actions of crew members and passengers who subdued the attacker, along with assistance from other pilots on board, averted an international aviation disaster. The plane made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, and passengers were eventually returned to Israel after a long and stressful period.
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