Israel-bound flight diverted to Saudi Arabia after brawl between pilots, Israeli official says
Summary
A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv diverted to Saudi Arabia after transmitting emergency signals following a reported altercation between the pilots. All passengers were said to be safe after the aircraft landed in Tabuk.
Key Points
- Flydubai Flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after sending emergency signals over Jordanian airspace.
- An Israeli official said the incident was not believed to be a hijacking, while another official said the pilots had physically fought aboard the plane.
- Israeli media reported that about 150 Israeli passengers were on board, and all were later said to be safe and accounted for.
- The episode triggered a security response in Israel and drew attention to the sensitive air route between the UAE and Israel.
