39 Days Towards World Cup: Fans Getting Problems At Qatar Main Airport

Illustration of fans in the 2022 World Cup. (Photo: Pexels/@Anna Kapustina)

JAKARTA - Football fans who want to watch the 2022 World Cup live in Qatar have the potential to face chaos on their way.

This issue arose amid concerns that Qatar's main airport was "not ready" to serve 1,600 flights per day. In fact, during the world football party later, supporters will flock from all over

The Mail claims the shortage of workers at Hamad International has raised security concerns ahead of the tournament which will begin in November. The staff are already struggling to handle 700 flights per day.

Sources from within said there was fear that those working in abandoned air traffic control. An official even claimed the airport was "at a crisis point" because the number of passengers arriving and leaving would double during the 2022 World Cup.

It takes a struggle to recruit new workers, many jobs are given "without ever completing the necessary training." While those already employed have received warnings from the government that there will be firm action if proven to be "sabotaging".

Many predict that there will be many delayed flights. While others could be diverted to Dubai, taking six and a half hours to drive.

Reportedly, many staff have been barred from leaving their posts after being informed that they will be "strictly monitored" by their bosses or representatives.

A leaked memo, says staff believed not to be fully motivated towards success and also motivate others not to take part in the 2022 World Cup success is considered to have a hidden agenda to sabotage the country's plans.

In response to the claim, the Qatari Civil Aviation Authority said, "The QCAA air traffic control operates at its highest international standard and takes its responsibilities very seriously."

Our main goal is to ensure safe and fast air traffic flow and increase passenger travel for all. To anticipate the spike in traffic during the World Cup, the Qatar Government has stepped up its traffic control systems and implemented careful plans prepared long before hosting the event."

"Air traffic controllers undergo continuous training and checks according to international requirements. QCAA's training and safety management system meets and exceeds the standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization and we have successfully audited those standards," they concluded.