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Flydubai Criticized for Downplaying Pilot's Hijacking Attempt in Passenger Email

Flydubai emailed passengers 12 days after they survived an alleged hijacking attempt by a pilot intending to crash the plane. The airline's message called the incident "distressing events" and omitted details of the pilot's actions or the danger faced.

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What happened

01Flydubai emailed passengers 12 days after surviving a pilot's alleged attempt to crash their plane.
02The airline's message referred to the incident as "distressing events," omitting key details.
03Prosecutors claim pilot Hamam al-Hamami admitted intending to crash the aircraft at Ben Gurion Airport.
04A passenger criticized the airline's delayed communication and understated response.
05The passenger denied reports that financial compensation had been offered to those aboard.

Passengers criticized the airline's delayed communication and understated response, with one passenger refuting claims of financial compensation. The pilot, Hamam al-Hamami, reportedly admitted his intent to crash the aircraft at Ben Gurion Airport.

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