Israel prepared to prevent Wizz Air flight from London from entering due to suspicion that the pilot is Qatari

Israel prepared to prevent a Wizz Air flight from London from entering Israeli airspace due to suspicion that one of the pilots holds Qatari citizenship. The suspicion arose after takeoff, and after a check it turned out to be a data entry error.

Israel prepared to prevent a Wizz Air flight from London from entering Israeli airspace, after a suspicion arose that one of the pilots holds Qatari citizenship. The suspicion was discovered after the plane took off, when the crew details were entered into the system. Following a check, it was determined that the suspicion was based on a data entry error, and the flight was allowed to proceed. The incident highlights security protocols regarding foreign nationals on flights to Israel.