Tabuk Airport announces all Flydubai passengers transferred to alternative flight - Sarmad

Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Tabuk announced that all passengers on Flydubai flight FZ1073 to their final destination were transferred to a replacement aircraft, which departed at 5:40 p.m.

The air traffic control center had received a distress call from the Flydubai flight requesting an emergency landing at the airport at 8:44 a.m. local time on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

The airport clarified that an emergency state and readiness to assist the aircraft were declared. The plane landed safely at 9:45 a.m. local time.

It was found that both the captain and the co-pilot were injured and were transported to a hospital to receive necessary medical care. Passengers received appropriate care in the passenger terminal, and coordination was carried out with the airline to secure a replacement aircraft.

The airport affirmed its commitment to the regulations and directives issued by the General Authority of Civil Aviation, in accordance with relevant international treaties and agreements concerning the safety of air navigation, passengers, and cabin crew.

It noted that the relevant authorities are continuing the necessary investigations.