Libra travel insurance coverage for affected flydubai passengers to be extended for free

Libra travel insurance announced a free coverage extension for customers affected by the suspension of flydubai flights to Israel, following the attempted hijacking of flight FZ1073. The extension is automatic until October 6 or the customer's return. Israeli carriers, including Arkia, have begun repatriation flights for stranded passengers.

Libra travel insurance announced on Friday that customers affected by the suspension of flydubai flights to Israel will receive free coverage extensions. The extensions are automatic and last until October 6 or the customer's return to Israel, whichever comes first. The move follows flydubai's temporary suspension of all operations between Dubai and Tel Aviv after the attempted hijacking of flight FZ1073 by one of the pilots. Flydubai stated the suspension allows authorities to establish facts surrounding the incident. The Shin Bet recommended halting UAE-Israel flights until the investigation progresses. Israeli carriers have stepped in to provide repatriation flights; the first, operated by Arkia, landed in Israel on Saturday.