VIDEOS: Royal Jordanian passengers face 12-hour delay in Jeddah
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- Royal Jordanian Flight 707 delayed more than 12 hours at King Abdulaziz Airport, Jeddah.
- Passengers complain of long wait, technical issues, and slow response from airline.
Passengers of Royal Jordanian Flight 707 experienced extreme frustration at King Abdulaziz Airport in Jeddah after the flight was delayed for over 12 hours due to an unspecified technical malfunction.
Travelers said that the prolonged delay disrupted their plans and caused mounting fatigue, particularly among families and elderly passengers. Several said they were still waiting for clear updates on when the flight would depart.
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Airport chaos and slow maintenance
Passengers criticized what they described as a slow response in providing the necessary parts to repair the aircraft. Royal Jordanian said in a statement that some equipment required for the repair was “not fully available” at Jeddah airport, forcing the airline to dispatch a technical team and equipment from Jordan. Some observers said this highlighted a lack of preparedness at the airline’s main hubs.
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Officials at the airport have not provided a timeline for the flight’s departure, and passengers remain awaiting updates.
