flydubai suspends Dubai‑Tel Aviv service after security incident, Israeli carriers launch
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- flydubai halted its Dubai‑Tel Aviv route after flight FZ1073 was forced to divert to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, on September 30, following a reported security incident in which the co‑pilot allegedly stabbed the captain and attempted to crash the aircraft.
- All 172 passengers and crew were reported safe, and the captain received medical treatment before returning to the UAE, while Israeli airlines El Al, Arkia and Israir began offering special low‑fare flights from Dubai to Tel Aviv on unstable permits with limited capacity.
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The suspension reduces direct airline capacity between the UAE and Israel, prompting Israeli carriers to fill the gap with ad‑hoc services that may affect pricing and slot availability.
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