Flydubai crew recognised for courage in ensuring passenger safety during flight

Last updated: October 27, 2026 | 22:07

UAE Presidential Court

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, received the flydubai crew members involved in the September 30 in-flight incident on Tuesday.

The honours were presented by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, who commended the crew’s actions and sense of responsibility.

The crew were involved in flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv, which was diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, on September 30.…