UAE president honors flydubai crew on Israel-bound flight with First Class Order of Zayed II

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan honored the flydubai crew with the First Class Order of Zayed II on Tuesday, WAM reported. The crew was recognized for their conduct during the Sept. 30 in-flight incident on flight FZ1073 that was bound from Dubai to Tel Aviv.

The UAE president conferred the First Class Order of Zayed II on the flydubai crew in recognition of their courage and professionalism. They were honored for keeping passengers safe and securing the aircraft during the Sept. 30 in-flight incident.

Who presented the award to the flydubai crew?

The president received the crew members, with Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum present. Sheikh Mohammed is the vice president, prime minister and ruler of Dubai.

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum presented the award. He is the crown prince of Dubai, deputy prime minister and minister of defense. He praised the crew’s actions and sense of responsibility.

What happened on flydubai flight FZ1073?

The flight operated from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, on Sept. 30. The aircraft carried 174 passengers and eight crew members.

The leaders commended the crew’s courage and professionalism in keeping passengers safe and securing the aircraft. They said protecting people’s safety and security remains a top priority for the UAE.

How did the crew respond to the honor?

The crew thanked the president for the recognition. They said they were proud of the honor, which reflects values of service, dedication and commitment.

Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum attended the ceremony. He is the chairman of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, president of Dubai Airports, and chairman and chief executive of Emirates Airline and Group. Several other officials also attended.

The award recognizes the crew’s courage and their role in protecting passengers during the incident.