Tourism consulting firm Refund My Ticket has confirmed that the percentage and absolute number of cancelled flights across Europe has actually worsened in 2018. 1.28% of flights got cancelled compared to a figure half that at 0.63% for last year. Among the thirty airlines identified as the most active in Europe, only three- Transavia, Air Baltic and Air Europa- have reduced their flight cancellation rates while two more- Aegean Airlines and Turkish Airlines- have maintained the previous rate. All others have gone down. Vueling has best compensation rate at 4.065 while only five of the airlines have actually improved this rate over last year. These five are- Aeroflot, Transavia, Turkish Airlines, Air Baltic and Air Europa. Alitalia meanwhile has maintained last year’s figures, but others have gone down.

Source:https://www.tourism-review.com/european-air-traffic-is-less-punctual-news10724

Uploaded Date:13 September 2018