New Delhi, Oct. 6 -- EaseMyTrip, one of India's leading online travel platforms, has announced a gesture of gratitude for Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot who demonstrated exceptional courage and presence of mind during a serious mid-air emergency onboard a Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv.

As a mark of appreciation for his bravery and commitment to the safety of passengers and crew, EaseMyTrip will offer Captain Smit Machchhar, along with his wife and children, complimentary domestic air travel across India for the next five years, the company stated in a statement.

Captain Machchhar was operating Flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv when he was reportedly attacked by the co-pilot during the flight.

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