The airport acknowledged that the work stoppage was delaying flights during the busy Christmas rush. Airport spokesman Ignace Jeannerat stressed that there were no problems facing flights not assisted by Dnata personnel. As for the Dnata-backed flights, he said “flights have either been delayed by two to three hours, or cancelled”. And for arriving flights, passengers were being permitted off but their luggage was left onboard. ‘Pressures’The union has suggested that around half the Dnata staff have agreed to take part in the open-ended strike.

Source: The Hindu December 25, 2023 12:11 UTC