February 21, 2024 at 03:57PM
Last week, hostile elements attempted to take over communications on an El Al plane flying from Phuket to Tel Aviv. The crew received misleading instructions, raising suspicions of potential danger. However, they switched to alternative communication and safely reached their destination. There are speculations about the responsible group, with authorities advising pilots on alternative communication methods.
Based on the meeting notes, there was an attempted takeover of communications on an El Al plane flying from Phuket, Thailand, to Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv. The attempt was to divert the plane from its destination, but the crew safely reached its intended destination. The crew received instructions that differed from the plane’s set route, raising suspicions of being misled. However, the crew ignored these false orders and switched to an alternative form of communication, allowing the flight to continue on the planned route. El Al stated that the disturbances are not aimed at their planes and clarified that this was not a security incident. The incident occurred over an active Houthi area, leading to speculation that the Iran-backed group was responsible. Additionally, some sources suggest that a group in Somaliland may have been responsible, as there have been increasing communication disruptions in the country. Authorities have issued instructions to all pilots to switch to alternative communication methods if they experience a similar situation.