Passenger Hailed as Hero After Taking Control of Hijacked Flydubai Flight

A plumber who stepped in during a mid-air hijacking has become an unlikely hero, as officials compare the dramatic event to a movie scene.

A scary situation unfolded on a Flydubai flight when a passenger had to take control of the plane to keep everyone safe. One passenger, who works as a plumber, has been getting a lot of attention for his actions. People are calling him a hero and even a 'sex symbol' because of how he handled the high-pressure moment. Another passenger on board said he knew what to do because he had watched a TV show about similar situations before. He used what he learned on screen to help during the crisis. Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli Prime Minister, spoke about the event. He said the whole thing look…