Dubai: (RightNow) A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Israel made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after a dispute between the pilots. The aircraft first issued emergency code 7700 and then hijacking code 7500.

Flight FZ1073 was diverted from Jordanian airspace towards Saudi Arabia. Military aircraft later guided the plane to land at Tabuk Airport in Saudi Arabia. The plane carried over 150 Israeli passengers.

An Israeli Prime Minister’s spokesperson stated that the Dubai to Tel Aviv flight incident was not a hijacking. They clarified that the issue was a dispute between the pilots.

This incident is significant as it could impact diplomatic relations. The emergency landing in Saudi Arabia has drawn global attention.

It is noteworthy that there are no direct flights between Saudi Arabia and Israel, and this incident has raised questions about air travel security in the region.