{
  "id": 11502314,
  "title": "Flydubai suspends Tel Aviv flights after flight incident",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/flydubai-suspends-tel-aviv-flights-after-flight-incident",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-02T14:18:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/flydubai-suspends-tel-aviv-flights-after-flight-deck-safety-incident/articleshow/134641748.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Flydubai has temporarily halted its services to Tel Aviv following a safety incident that caused an aircraft to divert to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. The airline's CEO, Ghaith Al Ghaith, announced the suspension on Friday after Flight FZ1073, which was scheduled to depart from Dubai to Tel Aviv on September 30, was redirected. All 172 passengers and crew aboard the plane were reported safe by Al Ghaith.\n\nThe diverted flight's captain was treated for medical concerns and has since returned to the UAE after receiving clearance. Flydubai stated that they are supporting the affected passengers and crew members as they navigate the disruption. The Tel Aviv flights have been suspended at the request of authorities, according to Al Ghaith.\n\nThe airline is actively cooperating with the ongoing investigation led by relevant authorities and is working to help passengers who faced delays reach their final destinations. Al Ghaith emphasized the importance of allowing this process to uncover the facts, urging patience during the investigation.\n\nAl Ghaith expressed gratitude for the captain, pilots, and cabin crew who managed to land the aircraft safely, despite the challenging circumstances. He also thanked the passengers for their assistance during the incident. Saudi authorities, UAE authorities, and other involved parties were commended for their support in aiding passengers and crew to return home.\n\nFlydubai reiterated that the safety of its passengers and crew remains their top priority as the investigation unfolds.",
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}