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Altitude Dispute Between THY Pilot and Muscat Air Traffic Controller

During Turkish Airlines flight TK774 operating from Istanbul to Muscat, an Airbus A321neo experienced a communication dispute between the flight crew and Muscat Approach Control while on approach. Despite the tension, the THY pilot maintained a calm, solution-oriented attitude and completed the landing safely. The disagreement began when the Muscat approach controller instructed the aircraft to descend to 2,200 feet.…