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Daily Record
a day ago
- Business
- 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 Irish Sun
2 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Britain's worst airport for flight cancellations revealed – are you flying from there this summer?
THE British airport with the most flight cancellations has officially been named. New data revealed the amount of Advertisement 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 Hubs in England, 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. Advertisement Read More On Airports Southampton emerged as the UK's worst major airport for cancelled flights. The location was followed by Punctuality statistics from the 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". Advertisement Most read in News Travel Meanwhile, London's major airports, consisting of Heathrow, Gatwick, 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%. Advertisement On the other hand, the findings also revealed the five UK airports with the lowest cancellation rates in 2024. 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 Advertisement "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." Advertisement 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 Southampton Airport was officially named the worst UK hub for flight cancellations (stock image) Credit: Alamy
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 Mirror
4 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Brits warned of travel chaos as European airport hit by 10th walkout in 45 days
The Finnish Aviation Union (IAU) has held strikes on on May 2, 5, 16, 19, 30, June 2, 4, with June 17 and 19, with the likes of Ryanair, British Airways and Norwegian impacted A country is to be hit with a tenth walkout of staff in 45 days. Yet more flights are set to be cancelled on 17 and 19 June in airports across Finland, with as many as 64 UK flights impacted by the disruption, and as many as 11,520 impacted. The Finnish Aviation Union (IAU) has held strikes on on May 2, 5, 16, 19, 30, June 2, 4, with June 17 and 19. Fourteen direct flights (eight Finnair, four British Airways, one Ryanair and one Norwegian) and as many as 50 indirect flights on airlines such as KLM, easyJet, Lufthansa, Air Baltic will be impacted later this week. Key routes impacted include London, Manchester, and Edinburgh to Helsinki, which have 14 direct flights on the two days earmarked for industrial action. Other routes with one or two stops include Birmingham, Bristol, Belfast, Nottingham, Southampton, and Leeds to Helsinki via Amsterdam, Stockholm, Copenhagen, and Latvia. Each strike day costs Finnair and Finavia (Helsinki Airport operator) €10 to €20 million (£8.5million to £17 million) in lost revenue, with broader economic ripple effects on tourism and hospitality. By summer's end, the sector could lose €100-€150 million, according to air passenger rights company AirAdvisor. Based on the analysis of booking trends, there's a 7–12% drop in UK bookings to Finland for the summer season, with passengers shifting travel plans to alternatives like Sweden, Norway, or Estonia. Passengers impacted by these strikes don't qualify for EU261 compensation; however, they are still entitled to meals, accommodation, and assistance. Check out our refund rights guide if you're caught up in strike action while flying. Passengers concerned about being caught up in the travel disruption can buy strike-cover insurance for as little as £20, use websites such as FlightRadar24 for real-time flight tracking, and avoid Helsinki connections by taking other routes such as vua Stockholm. Anton Radchenko, aviation expert and founder of AirAdvisor, said: 'We've reached a point where UK travellers no longer need to be warned about Finnish aviation strikes, they expect them, which is a serious reputational crisis. For many Brits, Finland is no longer seen as a safe or reliable part of the travel map. "These aren't isolated events anymore; they're stacking disruptions. Passengers are missing connections, losing confidence, and taking their business elsewhere. "The deeper issue here is one of trust. Travellers don't just book tickets, they plan around reliability. And what we're seeing is a full-scale erosion of that trust. When people start rebooking through Stockholm or rerouting Asia trips via Frankfurt instead of Helsinki, the damage isn't temporary; it becomes structural. Airlines eventually follow those behaviours, shifting routes and investing in more stable hubs." The IAU, which represents ground handling, baggage, catering, maintenance, and customer service staff, has called the strikes over pay disputes with PALTA. According to the IAU, the average earnings of Finnair Group employees increased by 6.4 percent between 2020 and 2023. During that same period, the national average increase across all sectors was 10.4 percent. At the beginning of June a spokesperson for Finnair told the Mirror: "We are deeply sorry that our customers' important travel plans were disrupted." The airline has been contacted for additional comment.
