Flydubai suspends flights to and from Israel pending incident investigation
Flydubai said it will suspend flights to and from Israel, in coordination with the relevant authorities, until the investigation into an incident on flight FZ1073 on Wednesday is completed. The available reports do not describe the incident in detail, though CNN Arabic said it occurred on board during the flight. Israel's Channel 12, as relayed by RT Arabic, reported the suspension will last six days from the morning of October 1.
Why it matters
The decision affects a direct air route between the UAE and Israel and means disrupted travel plans for passengers on it while the suspension lasts. The actual length of the suspension will depend on the outcome of the investigation.
Background
Flydubai is a low-cost airline based in Dubai. Airlines commonly suspend routes temporarily while the circumstances of an incident involving their flights are clarified, with the competent authorities carrying out the investigation.
Key points
- According to Israel's Channel 12, as relayed by RT Arabic, the aircraft involved in the incident was bound for Tel Aviv.
- Sky News Arabia attributed the announcement to a flydubai spokesperson and said the investigation into the incident is ongoing.
- Per CNN Arabic, the company made its announcement on Wednesday, the same day the incident occurred according to Sky News Arabia.
How outlets covered it
All three outlets agreed that flydubai suspended its Israel-related flights following the incident on the flight. Sky News Arabia relayed a statement from a company spokesperson and tied the suspension to the completion of the investigation, without giving a duration. CNN Arabic stressed that the suspension is "temporary" and said the incident took place on board during flight. RT Arabic relied on Israel's Channel 12, citing a six-day halt starting the morning of October 1 and saying the aircraft was headed to Tel Aviv. Sky News Arabia and CNN Arabic referred to flights "to and from" Israel, while RT Arabic's headline and text mentioned only flights to Israel.
How outlets headlined it
- سكاي نيوز عربية"فلاي دبي" تعلق رحلاتها لإسرائيل لحين استكمال التحقيقات
- CNN بالعربية"فلاي دبي" تعلن تعليق رحلاتها من وإلى إسرائيل "مؤقتاً"
- روسيا اليوم (RT Arabic)تعليق رحلات "فلاي دبي" إلى إسرائيل
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