Dubai: Flydubai’s flight to Beirut was forced to turn back due to engine trouble. The Beirut-bound flight FZ157 returned to Dubai on Tuesday morning. The flight took off from Dubai International Terminal 2 at 8 am (UAE time) and had a scheduled landing time of 11:10 in Beirut.
The aircraft landed safely back at the Dubai International airport where the airline was trying to accommodate the passengers for the next flight available. According to media reports, the cause for engine trouble was unclear.
No details were provided by the airline on the number of crew members and passengers on board. Flydubai has three flights per day from Dubai International to Beirut.