‘Prayed Excessively, Refused To Shake Women’s Hands’: Omani Co-Pilot Called ‘Religious Extremist’ By Colleague
New Delhi: The Omani co-pilot accused of attacking the captain of a Flydubai flight travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv has been described as a “religious extremist” by a fellow pilot, according to Israeli media reports. Speaking to Israel’s Channel 16, the pilot claimed the Omani national had joined Flydubai only around eight months ago. The colleague alleged that he “prayed excessively throughout…
An Omani co-pilot was labeled a "religious extremist" by a fellow pilot following an incident on a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The colleague, speaking to Israeli media, claimed the Omani national "prayed excessively throughout the day" and wouldn't shake hands with women. The pilot's actions led to a mid-air confrontation, resulting in a significant emergency aboard the aircraft.
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