Originally Posted by
FlyingSalami
This entire thing has obviously caught QR (and everyone else) by surprise but their lack of communication from them leaves a lot to be desired for a top airline.
QR has never faced this kind of situation before, and they also have regional and even local developments to consider before doing or saying things. Standby until directly impacted seems to be rather typical behavior for airlines in general, no matter how "top" or "bottom" the carrier may be.