The airline has reported delays attributed to significant operational challenges. Severe air traffic control (ATC) congestion in Dubai, along with en-route congestion, has led to constraints on departure slots. This situation has necessitated flight sequencing adjustments by the authorities at Dubai airport.
I somehow managed to convince them about the delay,” he said, requesting anonymity. For a Dubai-based construction worker, the delay threatened his livelihood. “I am a simple construction worker in Dubai, and a flight delay like this means a lot to me. I cannot simply call my employer and ask him to book me another flight. People like us can even lose our jobs in such situations.
Because they had been informed in advance, the passenger questioned why flyers were expected to simply accept such delays just. “What makes airlines think that informing flyers about a delay solves the problem? Flights to Dubai from Mumbai are operating normally. This issue needs a proper investigation,” he added.