Hundreds delayed as 279 flights—including services from Dubai—suffer knock-on disruptions across Asia

A systems outage in Shanghai on 26 April triggered a chain of delays that hit 279 flights—several of them Emirates and Flydubai rotations through DXB. Departure queues reached 75 minutes, and airlines issued ad-hoc re-booking waivers. Mobility managers are urged to pad connection times and to monitor UAE re-entry deadlines for staff caught in extended disruptions.