CX ATC delays - departures (and arrivals)

[zegnaangelo]

I fly CX out of HKG quite a bit (as a pax).

Plane loads and boards on time but I feel I am sitting on the tarmac for some time, more often than not, awaiting pushback (pending ATC clearance I presume?). Eg now CX635 delayed 1hour+ pending SIN flow control 😭😭

Are these delays getting more frequent after Covid - i cant believe the skies are more busy than before? Or is it just a coincidence that I notice delays more (I got my PPL during Covid so suddenly more aware of aircraft ATC procedures)

[KABOY]

Originally Posted by zegnaangelo

I fly CX out of HKG quite a bit (as a pax).

Plane loads and boards on time but I feel I am sitting on the tarmac for some time, more often than not, awaiting pushback (pending ATC clearance I presume?). Eg now CX635 delayed 1hour+ pending SIN flow control 😭😭

Are these delays getting more frequent after Covid - i cant believe the skies are more busy than before? Or is it just a coincidence that I notice delays more (I got my PPL during Covid so suddenly more aware of aircraft ATC procedures)

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