How common is flight delay?

According to data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (which currently only has numbers through May), 20.8 percent of flights were delayed so far in 2023, compared to 18.8 percent in 2019.



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The average delay was 55 minutes, up from 52 minutes the previous year. A delayed flight is defined as one that arrives 15 minutes or more after its scheduled arrival. Over the same period in 2022, 23% of flights were delayed, while 20% of those scheduled were delayed in 2021, and 18% were delayed in 2019.

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Recent FlightAware data shows an average of 30,000 delayed flights per day globally — including 7,000 to 9,000 delayed flights per day in the U.S. “Anytime you get over above 4,000 delays in the U.S., it gets noticeable,” says Bangs.

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Perhaps even more significant is the stark drop over the past year. August 2023 U.S. airfares averaged 13% lower than what they were in August 2022. Things get especially interesting when compared to pre-pandemic prices.

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Once passengers have boarded the aircraft, the compensation structure is $100 in credit for a delay between three and five hours, $175 in credit for a delay between five and six hours, or a $250 credit for a delay of six hours or more.

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“Making up lost time can be tough for pilots, as we can only theoretically fly at certain maximum speeds.” While the plane may be able to go slightly faster, additional fuel burn has to be taken into consideration—and in many cases, it's not worth it to the airline's bottom line.

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If you arrive at your destination within 1 hour of your original scheduled arrival time, you will not be compensated. If you arrive at your destination between 1 to 2 hours after your original arrival time, you will be compensated for 200% of your one-way ticket price or a $775 maximum.

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Staffing issues for pilots and licensed mechanics have been exacerbated by lags in training due to Covid, and the use of pandemic bailout funds by airlines to buy out or force the early retirement of senior employees under the assumption there would be a pipeline of replacement workers at lower costs when travel demand ...

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Unrealistic scheduling practices Airlines often blame the weather for delays. But staffing shortages can make those worse.

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Contributing factors include: Airline issues, like not having enough staff. Mechanical issues and delays may be compounded by staffing shortages. The Federal Aviation Administration is also experiencing staffing issues.

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Taxi. Limiting the amount of time spent on the ground is the easiest way for pilots to make up for lost time. While the routing in the flight plan has largely determined the time spent flying, taxiing presents an opportunity to erase a delay.

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Compensation claims will not be accepted for delays less than 3 hours (on arrival). If your flight has been cancelled or delayed 3 hours or more (on arrival) and is caused by a reason within the control of Ryanair, you may be entitled to compensation, click here.

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Once passengers have boarded the aircraft, the compensation structure is $100 in credit for a delay between three and five hours, $175 in credit for a delay between five and six hours, or a $250 credit for a delay of six hours or more.

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For domestic flights in the U.S., airlines have to pay you 200% of the value of your one-way ticket up to $775 if you arrive at your destination one to two hours past your originally scheduled itinerary or 400% of the one-way ticket price, up to $1,550 if your arrival delay is longer than two hours.

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World's Longest Flights by Distance In 2023
  1. Singapore (SIN) to New York-JFK (JFK) [SQ23/24] ...
  2. Singapore (SIN) to Newark-Liberty (EWR) [SQ22/21] ...
  3. Auckland, New Zealand (AKL) to Doha, Qatar (DOH) [QR921/920] ...
  4. Perth, Australia (PER) to London-Heathrow, United Kingdom (LHR) [QF9/10] ...
  5. Dallas/Ft.


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Why are flights so expensive in 2023? Flights cost even more in early 2023 than they do now. Factors such as fuel costs, staffing shortages, aging IT infrastructure and hidden fees all contribute to expensive flights in 2023.

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