The summer of “revenge trips” across Europe means knowing which airports are suffering … [+] minimum delays
Anyone taking a trip to Europe this summer can do worse than notice where delays and interruptions occur. The new data show the best and worst offenders for early July; if there is a choice, you may change direction and go to some of the best airports listed here.
The worst airports for delays/cancellations in early July
Hopper Inc. is an online travel agency that uses big data from the Official Aviation Guide, the leading provider of flight information and digital analysis for airports. To see also : Travel agents can help you save money, re-book canceled flights.
The data recently released by Hopper now provides an updated guide to the worst airports in Europe, Bloomberg reported:
The statistics were made from July 1 to 9 and provide an absolute picture of the flights, not a relative one. For example, Heathrow is not on the list, although its delays could have a major impact on more passengers, even if it is not so long or hard.
The best airports for delays/cancellations in early July
And the best airports can also be identified, using the same data as Hopper: Read also : How public web data helps small business SEO strategies.
Looking at the data, it is clear that it may make sense, if there is still time, to choose some non-fashionable French airports, such as Paris and Orly in Paris, over Nice (9th worst) and Charles in Paris. de Gaulle (7th worst).
The top ten airlines for cancellations in Europe
Mabrian’s data, the travel intelligence platform, currently provides an overview of the top ten airlines to cancel flights to Europe: This may interest you : American Airlines glitch leaves thousands of key unmanned flights.
It should be noted that this does not give a complete picture. easyJet makes far more flights than any of these carriers, so it cancels fewer flights if taken as a percentage of their capacity (5.5% of flights).
Tips to ease the travel chaos
There are several things to ensure as little interruption as possible: fly as early as possible during the day, let the buffer catch a day of connections, and stay flexible and return. Experts have also warned that it is best not to travel with checked baggage this summer, if possible.
Especially buy good travel insurance for expensive trips. Hopper has grown 31% of passengers in recent weeks by adding a Discontinued Flight Guarantee to bookings; if they suffer an interruption, passengers can book immediately on any carrier & amp; get out for the next free flight, or receive a refund.
A list of current travel restrictions in Europe due to Covid-19 can be found here.
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