A Closer Look: Flydubai cancels new routes as Boeing woes grow

We hear from aviation correspondent Deena Kamel

In A Closer Look, The National provides an in-depth take on one of the main stories of the week

Flydubai has cancelled the launch of routes planned for the second half of this year and reduced capacity on others because of jet delivery delays at Boeing and supply chain issues.

It adds to the growing list of problems faced by the plane manufacturer as its public appeal continues to wane.

Here, host Sarah Forster speaks to The National's Deena Kamel to find out why the UAE airline won't be receiving their planes and what is being done to mitigate the effect on passengers.

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