Frequent delays underscore the challenges of the post-pandemic boom in India’s intensely competitive aviation market
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airline industry
Winter storm Elliott disrupting travel in US during holiday season
Most Middle East airlines are flying on schedule over the next couple of days, even as FAA has warned of delays and cancellations as the storm moves eastward
airline industry
Engine defect forces Indian carrier IndiGo’s Sharjah-Hyderabad flight to land in Karachi
The incident shortly after the Dubai-bound flight of another Indian budget carrier, SpiceJet, made an emergency landing at Karachi airport on July 5
Drones
Drones force flight diversions near Dubai International Airport
Two flights were diverted to DWC and Sharjah and landed safety
Aviation
Emirates cancels further flight amid Hong Kong protests
Etihad Airways said Hong Kong flights operating as scheduled today
Aerospace
Hong Kong airport protesters retreat, but city in turmoil
The people power movement, which has seen millions take to Hong Kong’s streets, was sparked by opposition to a planned law that would have allowed extraditions to mainland China
Abu Dhabi
Emirates, Etihad operating on Monday after London Heathrow action called off
Travel disruptions still possible on Tuesday as discussions to continue in bid to avert industrial action tomorrow
Abu Dhabi
Emirates airline, Etihad Airways flights to Mumbai disrupted by rain
Heavy downpour saw flights diverted to Ahmedabad
Air Travelers
Gallery: How flight disruptions impact passengers and airlines in the Middle East
Flight delays and cancellations are usually caused by factors such as aircraft technical issues, bad weather or medical emergencies.
Air Travelers
Middle East carriers losing $2.76bn due to flight delays, cancellations
40% of passengers in the Middle East said they had been impacted by flight disruptions