Originally Posted by
Saltire74
My first ever EK flight from GLA was delayed well over an hour, nearer 1hr 30m due to closure of Turkish airspace and arrived at the gate about 15-20 minutes behind schedule. Most delays I've had departing DXB have been ATC/Ground control delays. Nearly every time we have been ready on time, pushed back and sat on the tarmac waiting to taxi. Usually watch the nose wheel cam and see the queue of traffic in front.
S
Well once you've pushed back you've departed in terms of airline scheduling so you'd be considered on time.