# Air France Smartwings Comply with Israeli Crew Rules

> Two European airlines agree to bar crew from 31 countries without diplomatic ties to Israel after flydubai cockpit attack.
- Title: Air France Smartwings Comply with Israeli Crew Rules
- Summary: Two European airlines agree to bar crew from 31 countries without diplomatic ties to Israel after flydubai cockpit attack. Air France and Smartwings comply…
- Keywords: air france, smartwings, israeli airspace, crew nationality rules, flydubai, copt, pakistan, business, money, news, Air, France
- Source: Financialexpress — https://financialexpress.com/business/airlines-aviation/air-france-smartwings-bar-crew-from-pak-30-other-countries-from-israeli-airspace-report/4361526
- Author: Aniket Sharma
- Published: 2026-10-14T18:09:17+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: air france, smartwings, israeli airspace, crew nationality rules, flydubai, copt, pakistan, business, money, news
## Israeli Crew Restrictions
Israeli authorities require airlines to bar pilots and cabin crew from countries without diplomatic ties to Israel.
## European Airlines Comply
Air France and Smartwings confirm compliance with new rules after directives from israeli aviation authorities.
## Cockpit Attack Incident
Omani co-pilot allegedly attempted to hijack flydubai flight using emergency axe against indian captain.
## Crew Nationalities Restricted
31 countries including pakistan, algeria, tunisia, iran, oman, saudi arabia, and niger lack diplomatic ties to israel.
## No Operational Impact
Smartwings spokesperson says new rules did not affect airline operations or crew deployment at that time.
## Key takeaway

Air France and Smartwings comply with Israeli restrictions on crew nationalities following a flydubai cockpit incident.