In response to an incident, Blue Bird airline said the safety of passengers and crew is its top priority. The crew was taken for medical attention and a replacement crew will arrive to continue the flight, according to reporter Dean Fisher (N12). The nature of the incident is not yet clear.
Blue Bird, an Israeli airline, issued a statement on Sunday evening via reporter Dean Fisher (N12) regarding a crew medical incident affecting one of its flights. The company said the crew was taken for medical treatment and a replacement crew will arrive to continue the flight. The safety and health of passengers and crew are its top priority. No further details on the cause or location of the incident have been released. The story is developing.
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