Flydubai explains cockpit incident on Tel Aviv-bound flight

Flydubai has announced that an additional crew safely landed a flight bound for Tel Aviv at Tabuk airport in Saudi Arabia after a dispute occurred inside the cockpit.

The airline stated that the crew managed to contain the situation and secure the aircraft before landing in Tabuk without any issues preventing a safe arrival.

Flydubai added that it operated two extra flights to Tabuk to transport passengers onward to Tel Aviv and complete their journey.

The company confirmed that the reasons and motives behind the incident remain unknown and that an investigation is currently underway.

Flydubai urged the public to refrain from speculation about what happened on board until the investigation is concluded and details are clarified.