Flydubai suspends flights to and from Israel following cockpit altercation on passenger plane

Dubai-based airline flydubai said on September 30 that after a cockpit conflict incident occurred on flight FZ1073, originally scheduled to fly from Dubai to Tel Aviv, Israel, that day, the company has suspended all flights to and from Israel pending an investigation into the incident by the relevant authorities. In a statement, flydubai said the decision was made in coordination with the relevant authorities. The company will continue to maintain close coordination with government departments, regulators and airports, and will evaluate the suspension decision based on further information obtained. flydubai apologized to passengers whose travel plans were affected and said it is providing assistance and alternative travel arrangements as much as possible.