Received email few weeks before departure stating SG DXB-AMD direct flight rescheduled by several hours due to OPR reasons, offered INVOL rebooking for AMD via BOM.

Now starts the fun: 0400HRS Dep. from DXB rescheduled by 1.15 hr due to late arrival of incoming aircraft. Boarding commences at 04:45 but suspended, stating technical problem with aircraft. 2 hours pass by, aircraft taken away from gate, and all displays & personnel disappear from vicinity.

Rumours aloof stating SG has not cleared its airport dues, etc....

Finally, aircraft takes off at 0830HRS and lands BOM 5 HRS late and to discover BOM-AMD flight leg cancelled. Purchase first available flight ticket for AMD and reach hours later.

Imagine plight of pax who had DXB exit stamps on their passport & nowhere to go, and also getting stuck in BOM missing onward connections.

Wonder, why UAE authorities have allowed such an irresponsible carrier to fly there....