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"Mayday" EP on FlyDubai passenger saying show helped him during attack

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CBS News

What happened

Alex Bystram, the show's executive producer, said he did not expect someone to use what they saw in the series in a real-life scenario, but it was "a fantastic byproduct."…

Key facts

  • Reported by CBS News and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:02:27 UTC.

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  1. "Mayday" EP on FlyDubai passenger saying show helped him during attack

  2. FlyDubai pilot describes harrowing attack in call with Indian prime minister

  3. FlyDubai pilot hailed as ‘national hero’ as he describes attack

  4. FlyDubai co-pilot accused of cockpit attack was grounded by Oman Air before joining airline: report

  5. Israeli air attack on Gaza City apartment kills at least five

  6. Watch: Hindu temple in US attacked with bricks, windows shattered

  7. How an Omani flagged for extremism ended up piloting a Tel Aviv-bound flydubai jet

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