Flight delays at Sochi Airport reach ten hours for some passengers

Flight operations at Sochi International Airport are disrupted by widespread technical failures in flight-control systems, with 138 flights delayed as of the latest report. For 37 of those flights, the wait has exceeded ten hours. Normal service has not been restored, and airport technical teams are still working to resolve the problem. The delays affect both departing and arriving passengers, forcing many to change travel plans. The airport has not provided a timetable for full recovery. The cause is described as technical problems in air-traffic management systems and other unforeseen circumstances. Passenger guidance Tourism safety expert Roman Larin advises anyone facing an extended wait in the terminal to retain every boarding pass, delay confirmation and receipt for additional expenses. Those documents will be needed for any later claim against the carrier or insurer.