Muscat: During the recent low-pressure system and related weather conditions, Muscat Air Traffic Control (ATC) handled heavy and unstable air traffic on some routes.
22 flights of various airlines were diverted from airports in neighboring countries to Muscat International Airport.
According to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), an emergency committee was activated to monitor the impact of the situation on air traffic 24/7.
Oman Airports said it received flights diverted from neighboring airports, including Dubai, which were affected by the extreme weather conditions as per the international protocols followed in emergencies.
Dubai International Airport temporarily diverted all inbound flights on Tuesday.
The Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi has issued an advisory for passengers traveling to or transiting through the airport to reschedule their non-essential travel till flight operations normalize.
Emirates Airlines said it had returned to its normal flight schedule from Dubai International Airport as of Saturday, but on Friday limited the number of flights arriving for two days, as it continues to struggle to clear a backlog three days after a record storm.
"On April 16, the UAE experienced its highest rainfall in 75 years. Our 24/7 hub in Dubai remained open, with flight movements reduced for safety, but flooded roads impeded the ability of our customers, pilots, cabin crew, and airport employees to reach the airport, and also the movement of essential supplies like meals and other flight amenities. We diverted dozens of flights to avoid the worst of the weather on Tuesday, and over the next three days, we had to cancel nearly 400 flights and delay many more, as our hub operations remained challenged by staffing and supply shortages," Emirates president Tim Clark said.
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