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UK MP Ayoub Khan Sparks Backlash Over Flydubai Conspiracy

By Drooid · Oct 2, 2026, 8:00 AM UTC · How we work

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UK MP Ayoub Khan shared a conspiracy theory about the Flydubai hijacking attempt.
The Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv diverted to Saudi Arabia after emergency signals.
Pilots allegedly stabbed each other, causing the aircraft to drop from 33,000 to 17,000 feet.
Labour peer Lord Austin condemned Khan’s comment as a disgraceful false-flag conspiracy endorsement.
Khan rejected the apology demand and said he did not know who was responsible.

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UK MP Ayoub Khan shared a conspiracy theory about the Flydubai hijacking attempt.
The Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv diverted to Saudi Arabia after emergency signals.
Pilots allegedly stabbed each other, causing the aircraft to drop from 33,000 to 17,000 feet.
Labour peer Lord Austin condemned Khan’s comment as a disgraceful false-flag conspiracy endorsement.
Khan rejected the apology demand and said he did not know who was responsible.