🚨 Flight delays are taking off! 🚨 Recent figures reveal that Tui, easyJet, Ryanair, and others are seeing more delays compared to pre-Covid times. According to a study by Which?, these airlines have been less punctual lately, leaving many passengers waiting longer than they’d like.
Here’s the scoop: Tui tops the chart for the worst performance. In the past year, only 59.2% of its UK flights departed on time, a drop from 67.2% back in 2019. What’s causing this turbulence? Airlines are pointing fingers at air traffic control shortages and strikes. Eurocontrol notes that staffing levels are 10-20% below the needed capacity in parts of Europe. But UK provider Nats says it’s at full strength.
For those stuck in the terminal, it can be tricky to pinpoint if ATC issues are behind the delays. Remember, airlines aren’t obligated to compensate for delays outside their control, but you might still be eligible for compensation. Always worth putting in a claim if you’ve been delayed!
Here’s how the airlines have fared in the past year vs. 2019:
– British Airways: 68.7% on-time, down from 71.5%
– Jet2: 68.0%, a sharp fall from 81.8%
– EasyJet: 67.8%, slightly down from 70.6%
– Ryanair: 66.5%, slipping from 77.8%
– Wizz Air: 66.0%, nearly steady from 66.8%
– Tui: 59.2%, down from 67.2%
Naomi Leach from Which? Travel highlights the need for airlines to better support and communicate with passengers during disruptions. So, if you’ve found yourself waiting endlessly at the airport, know your rights and don’t hesitate to escalate your claim if you’re turned down.
Tui says keeping flights on is crucial, prioritizing no cancellations over tardiness, while easyJet and Wizz Air vow to minimise delays. Time will tell if the skies clear up soon! ✈️💼 #TravelTroubles #FlightDelays #KnowYourRights