Charter delays the worst for four years

Saturday, 04 Jan, 2006 0

Holidaymakers endured the worst summer delays for four years, figures have shown.

A report from the CAA showed 66% of charter flights were on time between July and September, compared t0 69% in in same period in 2004.

The average delay was 31 minutes, compared to 26 minutes in 2004.

The figures were the worst since 2001 when just 55% were on time and the average delay was 41 minutes.

Punctuality was worst at Gatwick with 61% of flights on time while Luton was the best airport to get away on time with 77% operating on schedule.

Scheduled airlines improved thier punctuality, the report said, with 71% on time between July and September compared to 70% during the same period in 2004.  

 



 



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