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A flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv diverts to Saudi Arabia after making distress call

A flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv diverts to Saudi Arabia after making distress call
NPR News Wednesday 30 September 2026, 13:35 UTC By Kat Lonsdorf 1 min read
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The pilot and co-pilot have been hospitalized after what flydubai described as an onboard "incident" — but what exactly happened is unclear.(Image credit: Jack Guez)

The pilot and co-pilot have been hospitalized after what flydubai described as an onboard "incident" — but what exactly happened is unclear.

(Image credit: Jack Guez)

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