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Flydubai Suspends Israel Flights Following In-Flight Attack on Dubai-Tel Aviv Service

Flydubai has temporarily suspended flights to and from Israel after a co-pilot attacked the flight captain aboard flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv, forcing an emergency diversion to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. Passengers and a reserve crew overpowered the assailant, allowing the plane carrying over 170 people to land safely. The UAE has launched an official investigation into the incident while authorities urged the public to avoid speculation.

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Flydubai Dispatches Replacement Aircraft to Tabuk Following In-Flight Emergency Diversion

On September 30, 2026, Flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing at Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Airport in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, following an in-flight cockpit struggle. Flydubai dispatched a replacement aircraft to evacuate the stranded passengers, though some travelers initially hesitated to reboard the carrier. Tabuk airport authorities later confirmed that all passengers departed Saudi Arabia for their final destination.

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Flydubai Dubai-Tel Aviv Flight Diverts to Saudi Arabia Following Cockpit Attack

A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv diverted safely to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after a pilot stabbed the captain and attempted to sabotage the aircraft mid-air. Passengers and crew subdued the attacker before the plane landed, and Saudi authorities placed the suspect under arrest. Flydubai confirmed all passengers were safe, while the Israel Airports Authority set up an information center for families.

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Flydubai Dubai-Tel Aviv Flight Diverts to Saudi Arabia After Cockpit Altercation

Airlines across the UAE reported flight cancellations and delays on Thursday on routes linking Dubai and Abu Dhabi to Saudi Arabia and Tel Aviv. Etihad Airways has suspended flights to Riyadh and Dammam through October 18, alongside multiple Jeddah cancellations. Disruptions to Tel Aviv services and regional travel are expected to persist into the weekend.