The latest data has revealed the most delayed flights in the UK. The research has shown which airports and which particular flights face the most delays.
This important news will display what flights may be avoided in future or at least scrutinised. The BBC reports on how the data collection has accumulated all of the delays and made an average of the waiting time.
Average Delay Per Flight (Rounded up to Minutes)
Gatwick- 18
Luton- 14
Manchester- 14
Glasgow- 14
Heathrow- 13
Gatwick Airport top the unfortunate table and their spokesperson told the BBC, “We regret any delays our passengers experience however several incidents beyond Gatwick’s control influenced the airport’s performance during this period, including numerous air traffic control strikes across European airspace, impacting the airport’s whole flight schedule including our long haul routes.”
Many of the Gatwick Airport staff have highlighted the correlation between continent changes and the knock-on effect seems as Gatwick has many flights to Europe. Other noticeable patterns were that particular destinations or flights were delayed on more than once occasion, a Pakistan airline had their flight from Manchester to New York delayed eight out of ten times in 2015. The average delay among all airlines was 15 minutes.
Your Rights
It’s important to be sure of your rights when delays occur. Often they are overlooked and not taken into account. There’s compensation of up to £500 for schedule changes for long haul flights. Check the Civil Aviation Authority to learn more.
Your Preparation
There’s not much you can change with flight delays being out of your hands but you could quite easily make the correct preparation by ensuring plenty of entertainment. Charge your mobile phone, tablet and laptop and be ready to use them in the airport. You also have the option to take old-fashioned crosswords, books and magazines. On top of this you can ensure you’re always ready as a delay is generally unlikely. With the delays averaging out as 15 minutes per flight, it means that you won’t be waiting long.
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