Flydubai flight to Israel diverted to Saudi Arabia after emergency alert
Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: September 30, 2026Country: United Arab Emirates
Travel & Tourism

A Flydubai aircraft traveling from Dubai to Israel was forced to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia's Tabuk airport after issuing an emergency alert shortly after takeoff. The airline confirmed the incident was caused by an altercation between the pilots and that all passengers are safe. Israeli officials reported that Chief of the General Staff Eyal Zamir assessed the incident with senior officers following the event.
Stay informed with NewsBoulevard
Get the latest news summaries delivered to your inbox