Flydubai Flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv Diverts to Saudi Arabia After Pilots' Altercation

In September 2026, a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv diverted to Tabuk Airport in Saudi Arabia after an altercation between the pilots. The aircraft lost and regained altitude during the incident, and passengers described panic on board. The pilots were taken to hospital, and all passengers later left Saudi Arabia.

El Al launched rescue flights from Bangkok after what was described as an attempted hijacking. Other airlines in the UAE reported delays and cancellations, and Air France extended its suspension of flights to Dubai.