Flight to Tel Aviv diverts to Saudi Arabia after reported feud between pilots
Summary
A FlyDubai plane flying from Dubai to Israel made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after a fight broke out between the two pilots. Israeli officials initially feared a hijacking, but later confirmed that all passengers were safe and that the situation was under control.Key Facts
- The plane was traveling from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to Tel Aviv, Israel.
- The plane made an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, which has both civilian and military facilities.
- Israeli jets were scrambled due to fears of a hijacking because many Israeli citizens were on board.
- The cause of the emergency was a dispute between the two pilots in the cockpit.
- No one on the plane was harmed during the incident.
- Israeli officials stated they are working to return the passengers safely to Israel.
- Flying between Israel and the UAE has been common since the countries established formal ties in 2020.
- Flight emergencies due to crew disputes are rare but have happened before in other countries.
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