Which airlines have suffered more delays and cancellations in 2025?
AdvertisementThe start of 2025 is difficult for many European flights. The first five months of the year were marked by tens of thousands of delays and cancellations.
The new analysis of Europe’s 20 hectic airlines classified their performance, which revealed the most turbulent starters.
Cancellation: Finnare, KLM and BA record the poor rates
Dutch carrier K.L.M. Canceled more flights between January and May (2760), followed by it British Airways (1763) and German Lufthansa (1757), according to a report by the Air Compensation Company Flighttright.
In addition to total numbers, the highest rate of canceled aircraft Linar: 3.35%on over 43,000 trips.
KLM comes in second place (2.04%), followed by British Airways (1.58%), from Air lingus Ireland and Swiss International (1,29%).
Some of the most common reasons for canceling aircraft are functional problems such as the lack of crew, or mechanical problems, as well as strikes and closed closed.
Relatively new Italian carrier Ita It was proven to be one of the most reliable companies, and only one canceled in 2025.
A Turkish airlines Only three flights were canceled, followed by it Lots of Polish Airlines (7) and the Spanish flag carrier, Iperia (12).
Delays: Top Portugal records the worst rate of Europe
A Tap Portugal It had the worst record in 2025: 37% of the flights in the first five months landed at least fifteen minutes late.
A Ryoner Registered a large number of late flights: 77 000, followed by it Easijet Over 26 600.
However, they operated more flights than flag companies, so the chance of delaying the landing is really small.
Less cancellation and high delays in 2025
The cancellation of 2025 was significantly decreased compared to last year, according to the incorrect data shared with Euronevs.
In the first five months of 2025, 32% of the service suspension were recorded, which refers to a total of 0.61% of affected flights.
Last year, it was turbulent on the basis of strikes last year, which was stopped in Lufthansza and marked by many flight controllers in France.
All good news? Not for that. In fact, delays increased by 54% by 2025. Generally, 16% of all flights of the top 20 European airlines are affected.
The mistake is often bad. In January, there were great storms ÉowynIt caused heavy air and disturbed air traffic, especially Ireland And not RoyaltyWith a strong snowfall Germany.
Also, in the month of April, Electrical attack in the southwest of Spain, Portugal and FranceIt causes many airports to close.
Finally, the volume of air traffic in Europe increased by about 3.7% compared to 2024 by the beginning of 2025, Eurogandrol said.
“This increase in aircraft has put additional pressure on air traffic control systems and airport infrastructure, which leads to high congestion and delays,” the Flyd Titt commented.
What compensation can be obtained in the event of a plane disruption?
EU passengers have the right to pay at least three hours late compensation.
Compensation is based on air distances, not the ticket price: 250 euros for up to 1500 km, 400 euros (or 1500-3500 km internationally) and 3500 km within 1500 km of the EU.
However, exceptions include extraordinary situations such as air traffic control strikes or weather -related disruptions. In these cases, no compensation is paid.
Airlines are constantly needed to help passengers with alternative solutions such as reconstruction or hotel shelter.
At least 75% of passengers will be rejected under new schemes
Flight, as well as Beuc – European Consumer System – Criticized The latest plans of the European Union Council of the European Council to change the rights of passengers.
According to the Flight Title, the current proposal is about three to five hours and 3500 km of flights from 1500 to 3500 km.
Related compensation will be reduced to 300 and 500 instead of the current 250, 400 and 600 euros.
In addition, the list of “unusual circumstances” can be widened, in which Euronevz told Euronevs that in which the “avoidable cases” are exempted from any compensation, including internal strikes and the deaths of the group. “
If the project is approved, the company warned that “75% to 85% of the current compensation claims will be rejected.”
When is the proposal expected to be recognized?
European sources told Eurnevs that after ten years of negotiations, the council would approve the project on June 5. If this happens, the European Parliament will renew its position on June 24.
