flydubai suspends all flights to Israel after co‑pilot attack
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- flydubai halted all services to Israel following a violent incident on a Dubai‑Tel Aviv flight on 30 September 2026, where the co‑pilot stabbed the captain before the aircraft made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.
- The co‑pilot was taken into custody after the landing and the incident is under investigation, coordinated with government officials, regulatory bodies and airports, prompting the airline to suspend the route pending the outcome.
Why it matters
The suspension removes a key Middle East connection for flydubai, affecting its network and revenue until the investigation is resolved.
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