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Daily Record
a day ago
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- Daily Record
The Scots airport where your flight is most likely to be cancelled
New data has revealed the worst airports in Scotland for flights being scrapped before takeoff. The worst airports in Scotland for flight cancellations has been revealed. New data of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has detailed the number of flights scrapped at all main UK airport between 2023 and 2024. Aberdeen Airport ranked fourth in the UK and the worst in Scotland, with 2.7 per cent of flights being cancelled. Glasgow Airport was the second worst in Scotland. Over the 12 month period, 2.15 per cent of planned flights were axed, making it the fifth worst in Britain. At Edinburgh Airport, 1.19 per cent of scheduled take-offs were scrapped, ranking it 10th worst in the UK. The research by flight compensation specialists at AirAdvisor analysed data from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). It look at scheduled departures from the main 20 UK airports which attract high volumes of passenger traffic. The CAA defines cancelled flights as 'the non-operation of a previously planned flight, announced less than 24 hours before or after its scheduled departure time'. According to the research, the average flight cancellation rate in 2024 was 1.46 per cent across the 20 main UK airports. AirAdvisor's analysis found that the airports with the lowest cancellation rates in 2024 included Bournemouth (0.08 per cent) which had the least cancelled flights for the second year running, East Midlands International (0.39 per cent) and Bristol (0.66 per cent). Anton Radchenko, CEO of AirAdvisor, said: "Post-pandemic, we saw a huge boom in travel, with many airports and airlines simply unprepared for the surge in consumer appetite for journeys by air. They were caught out in terms of staffing and resources, which led to delays and cancellations spiking in 2022 and 2023, compared to pre-Covid levels. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. "The UK aviation industry is still in something of a recovery mode after post-pandemic, however there is light at the end of the tunnel. This is reflected by the average cancellation rates at most major airports decreasing, which is promising to see. 'At several airports around the country, cancellation rates are still more than double the national average. These airports and their airline partners simply must do better. And passengers deserve better." According to Anton, travellers may be entitled to compensation if their flights are cancelled, depending on which airline they fly with. He added: "Fortunately, British air passengers are protected by comprehensive legislation that entitles you to up to £520 in compensation if your flight to or from the UK, or with a UK or EU-based airline is cancelled with less than two weeks' notice, depending on the circumstances that led to the cancellation. "If you've been affected by a cancelled flight, you can use a free compensation calculator to establish the compensation you may be due."
Scottish Sun
a day ago
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- Scottish Sun
Scotland's worst airport for flight cancellations revealed
New data has uncovered the number of flights axed at all major UK airport between 2023 and last year Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SCOTLAND'S worst airport for flight cancellations has been revealed. Three air hubs north of the border have been ranked among the most common in the UK for departures being scrapped. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 A list of the UK's airports for flight cancellations has been revealed Credit: Alamy 2 Aberdeen Airport has been named as the worst in Scotland for cancellations Credit: Alamy New data has uncovered the number of flights axed at all major UK airport between 2023 and last year. In Scotland, Aberdeen Airport was the worst for cancellations, with 2.7 per cent of flights called off. The northeast transport hub was also the fourth worst in the UK. Just behind Aberdeen, Glasgow was second in Scotland with a cancellation rate of 2.15 per cent. And Edinburgh was the third worst in Scotland and 10th worst in the UK with a cancellation rate of 1.19 per cent. Research by flight compensation specialists at AirAdvisor studied scheduled departures from 20 of the UK's busiest airports by passenger traffic. Hubs in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland were analysed over the last two years. The study found that the average flight cancellation rate in 2024 was 1.46 per cent across the UK airports. This was a marginal decline from the 1.78 per cent recorded in 2023. Southampton emerged as the UK's worst major airport for axed flights, with a cancellation rate of 3.57 per cent. Moment Brit is knocked unconscious after getting sucker-punched by Benidorm local while arguing with bouncers Anton Radchenko, CEO of AirAdvisor, said: "The UK aviation industry is still in something of a recovery mode post-pandemic, however there is light at the end of the tunnel. "This is reflected by the average cancellation rates at most major airports decreasing, which is promising to see. "These airports and their airline partners simply must do better. And passengers deserve better. "Fortunately, British air passengers are protected by comprehensive legislation that entitles you to up to £520 in compensation if your flight to or from the UK, or with a UK or EU-based airline is cancelled with less than two weeks' notice, depending on the circumstances that led to the cancellation." Aberdeen Airport has been contacted for comment.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Britain's worst airport for flight cancellations revealed – are you flying from there this summer?
Roisin Chapman, Lifestyle Reporter Published: Invalid Date, THE British airport with the most flight cancellations has officially been named. New data revealed the amount of flights axed at all major UK airports across 2023 and 2024. 2 The new study was conducted by flight compensation specialists at AirAdvisor and analysed scheduled departures from 20 of the busiest airports by passenger traffic across the UK. Hubs in England, Scotland, Wales, and the North of Ireland were studied over the last two years. The research found that the average flight cancellation rate in 2024 was 1.46% across the UK airports. This was a slight decline from the 1.78% recorded for 2023. Southampton emerged as the UK's worst major airport for cancelled flights. The location was followed by Belfast City, London City, Aberdeen, and Glasgow airports. Punctuality statistics from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) cited that 3.57% of flights from Southampton were cancelled in 2024. According to the CAA, cancelled flights are defined as "the non-operation of a previously planned flight, announced less than 24 hours before or after its scheduled departure time". Meanwhile, London's major airports, consisting of Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and London City, saw the number of flights cancelled fall by almost 15% between 2023 and 2024. Belfast City Airport saw 3.31% of scheduled flights axed, which was down from 3.5% in 2023. Pigeons caused chaos on a Delta Airlines flight Saturday night at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport Cancellations at London City Airport stood at 3.13%, a decrease from 4% the previous year. Aberdeen Airport saw 2.7% of flights cancelled in 2024, while Glasgow Airport rang in at 2.15%. On the other hand, the findings also revealed the five UK airports with the lowest cancellation rates in 2024. Bournemouth took the top spot for the second year running with a rate of just 0.08%. East Midlands International came in second at 0.39%, followed by Belfast International at 0.41%, Luton at 0.58%, and Bristol at 0.66%. "The UK aviation industry is still in something of a recovery mode post-pandemic, however there is light at the end of the tunnel," said Anton Radchenko, CEO of AirAdvisor. "This is reflected by the average cancellation rates at most major airports decreasing, which is promising to see." He revealed that several airports across the UK have cancellation rates that are more than double the national average. "These airports and their airline partners simply must do better. And passengers deserve better," he continued. "Fortunately, British air passengers are protected by comprehensive legislation that entitles you to up to £520 in compensation if your flight to or from the UK, or with a UK or EU-based airline is cancelled with less than two weeks' notice, depending on the circumstances that led to the cancellation." And for customers whose journeys have been affected by cancelled flights, he advised using a free compensation calculator to figure out what you are owed. 2
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Britain's worst airport for flight cancellations revealed – are you flying from there this summer?
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE British airport with the most flight cancellations has officially been named. New data revealed the amount of flights axed at all major UK airports across 2023 and 2024. 2 The UK airports with the highest cancellation rates have officially been named (stock image) Credit: Alamy The new study was conducted by flight compensation specialists at AirAdvisor and analysed scheduled departures from 20 of the busiest airports by passenger traffic across the UK. Hubs in England, Scotland, Wales, and the North of Ireland were studied over the last two years. The research found that the average flight cancellation rate in 2024 was 1.46% across the UK airports. This was a slight decline from the 1.78% recorded for 2023. Southampton emerged as the UK's worst major airport for cancelled flights. The location was followed by Belfast City, London City, Aberdeen, and Glasgow airports. Punctuality statistics from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) cited that 3.57% of flights from Southampton were cancelled in 2024. According to the CAA, cancelled flights are defined as "the non-operation of a previously planned flight, announced less than 24 hours before or after its scheduled departure time". Meanwhile, London's major airports, consisting of Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and London City, saw the number of flights cancelled fall by almost 15% between 2023 and 2024. Belfast City Airport saw 3.31% of scheduled flights axed, which was down from 3.5% in 2023. Pigeons caused chaos on a Delta Airlines flight Saturday night at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport Cancellations at London City Airport stood at 3.13%, a decrease from 4% the previous year. Aberdeen Airport saw 2.7% of flights cancelled in 2024, while Glasgow Airport rang in at 2.15%. On the other hand, the findings also revealed the five UK airports with the lowest cancellation rates in 2024. Bournemouth took the top spot for the second year running with a rate of just 0.08%. East Midlands International came in second at 0.39%, followed by Belfast International at 0.41%, Luton at 0.58%, and Bristol at 0.66%. The UK's worst airports for flight cancellations Southampton - 3.57% Belfast City - 3.31% London City - 3.13% Aberdeen - 2.7% Glasgow - 2.15% Cardiff - 1.93% Heathrow - 1.73% Leeds Bradford - 1.69% Gatwick - 1.53% Edinburgh - 1.19% Newcastle - 1.03% Manchester - 1% Birmingham - 0.82% Stansted - 0.78% Liverpool John Lennon - 0.7% Bristol - 0.66% Luton - 0.58% Belfast International - 0.41% East Midlands International - 0.39% Bournemouth - 0.08% "The UK aviation industry is still in something of a recovery mode post-pandemic, however there is light at the end of the tunnel," said Anton Radchenko, CEO of AirAdvisor. "This is reflected by the average cancellation rates at most major airports decreasing, which is promising to see." He revealed that several airports across the UK have cancellation rates that are more than double the national average. "These airports and their airline partners simply must do better. And passengers deserve better," he continued. "Fortunately, British air passengers are protected by comprehensive legislation that entitles you to up to £520 in compensation if your flight to or from the UK, or with a UK or EU-based airline is cancelled with less than two weeks' notice, depending on the circumstances that led to the cancellation." And for customers whose journeys have been affected by cancelled flights, he advised using a free compensation calculator to figure out what you are owed.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Daily Mail
The UK's worst airport for flight cancellations revealed - as unlikely location takes the top spot
The UK's worst airport for flight cancellations has been revealed, as new data reveals which major airports axed the highest and lowest number of flights in 2024. A new study conducted by flight compensation specialists, AirAdvisor, analysed scheduled departures from 20 of the busiest airports by passenger traffic across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland over the last two years. It found that at all UK airports, the average flight cancellation rate in 2024 was 1.46 per cent - down slightly from 1.78 per cent in 2023. At London's major airports, including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and London City, the number of flights cancelled fell by almost 15 per cent between 2023 and 2024. Despite this, Southampton emerged as the UK's worst major airport for cancelled flights, followed by Belfast City, London City, Aberdeen and Glasgow airports. According to punctuality statistics cultivated by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), 3.57 per cent of flights from Southampton were cancelled in 2024 - affecting a total of 853,000 terminal passengers. The CAA defines cancelled flights 'as the non-operation of a previously planned flight, announced less than 24 hours before or after its scheduled departure time.' At Belfast City Airport, 2.3 million passengers experienced cancellations in 2024 - with 3.31 per cent of scheduled flights axed, down from 3.50 per cent in 2023. According to punctuality statistics cultivated by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), 3.57 per cent of flights from Southampton were cancelled in 2024 - affecting a total of 853,000 terminal passengers Cancellations at London City Airport stood at 3.13 per cent, affecting 3.5 million passengers, in 2024 - falling from 4 per cent the previous year. Additionally, Aberdeen Airport and Glasgow Airport saw 2.7 per cent and 2.15 per cent, respectively, of flights cancelled in 2024, with 2.3 million and 8 million passengers' journeys disrupted. On the other hand, AirAdvisor's findings unveiled five UK airports with the lowest cancellation rates in 2024 - with Bournemouth taking the top spot for the second year running with a rate of 0.08 per cent. This was followed by East Midlands International at 0.39 per cent, Belfast International at 0.41 per cent, Luton at 0.58 per cent and Bristol at 0.66 per cent. Anton Radchenko, CEO of AirAdvisor, said of the findings: 'The UK aviation industry is still in something of a recovery mode post-pandemic, however there is light at the end of the tunnel. 'This is reflected by the average cancellation rates at most major airports decreasing, which is promising to see. 'At several airports around the country, cancellation rates are still more than double the national average. These airports and their airline partners simply must do better. And passengers deserve better.' He added: 'Fortunately, British air passengers are protected by comprehensive legislation that entitles you to up to £520 in compensation if your flight to or from the UK, or with a UK or EU-based airline is cancelled with less than two weeks' notice, depending on the circumstances that led to the cancellation.' At Belfast City, 2.3 million passengers experienced cancellations in 2024 - with 3.31 per cent of scheduled flights axed, down from 3.50 per cent in 2023 AirAdvisor's findings unveiled five UK airports with the lowest cancellation rates in 2024 - with Bournemouth taking the top spot for the second year running with a rate of 0.08 per cent For customers whose journeys have been affected by cancelled flights, Radchenko advised using a free compensation calculator to establish any compensation that may be owed. It comes as Gatwick has retained its unwanted title as the country's worst airport for delays – with departures last year running on average 23 minutes late. The figures come as a busy summer holiday period looms and amid a warning from the travel industry that such delays risk leaving passengers feeling that they are not 'respected'. The data is an improvement for Gatwick from nearly 27 minutes in the previous 12 months but it is still longer than at any other domestic airport, said the Civil Aviation Authority.
