Why is EasyJet cancelling more flights than other airlines?

Why are easyJet cancelling flights? EasyJet blames reduced airspace over Europe and ongoing air traffic controller strikes for the cancelled flights. It says that the move is pre-emptive in order to reduce last-minute cancellations.



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Easyjet blamed constrained airspace over Europe and ongoing air traffic control difficulties, which are causing regular cancellations. The company said 95% of affected passengers had been rebooked onto alternative flights.

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There are several reasons why flights may be canceled, including bad weather, air traffic restrictions, lack of airplane or staff, technical problems, and low passenger numbers.

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EasyJet added that the cancellations are also services with multiple departures a day and make up less than 2 per cent of its schedule for July and August. The airline described the decision as a “pre-emptive adjustment” to “consolidate” its summer schedule at the airport.

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Claiming your compensation If your flight arrives more than three hours after the scheduled time of arrival, or is cancelled within 14 days of departure, or you are involuntarily denied boarding, you may be able to claim EC261 compensation. You can claim for compensation here.

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easyJet continues to have one of the strongest, investment grade, balance sheets in European aviation. As at 30 September 2023 our net cash position was c.£40 million (30 September 2022: £670 million net debt). During the 2023 financial year, c.£1.2bn of gross debt has been repaid.

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Airlines With the Most Cancellations Spirit Airlines had the most cancellations last week—2.07% of its flights. Frontier Airlines was right behind Spirit, with 1.87% of flights canceled.

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How the major airlines ranked for cancellations in 2022
  • Frontier Airlines – 2.87% of flights canceled.
  • Spirit Airlines – 3% of flights canceled.
  • Southwest Airlines – 3.26% of flights canceled.
  • Allegiant Air – 3.52% of flights canceled.
  • JetBlue Airways – 3.74% of flights canceled.


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Frontier Airlines has had the worst on-time arrival performance so far in 2023. Just 65.41% of Frontier flights arrived on time from January through April 2023.

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According to our most recent data Easyjet cancelled 10 flights in 24 hours. 0.00% of domestic flights and 1.13% of international flights were cancelled. If your flight was cancelled and you had less than 14 days notice, you could be owed up to $700 (€600) compensation. Check here.

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The study also looked at UK data with easyJet (U2) ranking top on the list with over 20,906 total complaints.

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BTS data from July 2021 to June 2022 shows Hawaiian performed best of all U.S. airlines with just a 0.81% cancellation rate. Delta took second place again — with a cancellation rate of 1.63%. Meanwhile, merger partners JetBlue (3.81%) and Spirit Airlines (4.11%) canceled the highest percentage of all flights.

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easyJet is very reliable. BUT - anyone who depends on separate tix (whether on a budget carrier or legacy airline) to get to their final departure city the same day is risking a lot. IMO, unless you are flying on one ticket, it is important to be in your departure city the night before.

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Safety ratings: EasyJet has a 7/7 safety rating on Airline Ratings, indicating that it is one of the safest airlines in the world. It is also the 14th safest airline in the world, with no major incidents in its 25-year history.

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Monthly Cancellation Overview
Whereas the average for EMEA airlines resulted in 3.9% from February to June, Ryanair achieved a cancellation rate of 0.4%.

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Frontier Airlines has had the worst on-time arrival performance so far in 2023. Just 65.41% of Frontier flights arrived on time from January through April 2023. The next-worst airlines were Hawaiian Airlines (66.39%) and Spirit Airlines (66.97%).

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#1 Delta Airlines - The US' Most Reliable Airline Although Delta scored top overall, the airline is steadily in the middle of the pack for mishandled bags. They also rank among the worst for denied boarding, but the percentages are very small - 0.05% in 2022 and 0.07% in 2023.

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Travelers are twice as likely to have a flight canceled flying on Thursday as opposed to a Tuesday, according to the data. Tuesday was the clear winner with the least cancellations and the least flight delays, with Monday close behind.

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Lufthansa Airlines – 3.69 per cent, or 2,521 cancelled. Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) – 3.4 per cent, or 812 cancelled flights. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines – 2.64 per cent, or 628 cancelled flights. Germany's Eurowings – 2.47 per cent, or 835 cancelled flights.

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Contrary to popular belief, airlines don't cancel flights just to save money, for instance if there aren't enough passengers to make it worth their while. But they do cancel flights to prevent even wider cancellations and delays. Flights don't often exist in isolation, but are interconnected as part of a complex route.

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Limited focus on premium services: EasyJet's low-cost business model does not offer the same range of premium services as some of its competitors, such as business class seating or in-flight meals. This can limit its appeal to some travelers, particularly those prioritizing comfort and luxury.

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EasyJet flights offer more legroom and more comfortable seats, creating an ambiance that doesn't feel like your typical budget airline. Unlike Ryanair, where comfort may be compromised to match the lower fares, EasyJet ensures that passengers have a more pleasant journey.

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EasyJet should inform you if your flight has been cancelled. If you have not heard anything but are concerned about the status of your flight you can check easyJet's flight tracker here, or contact the airline directly. Under UK law, passengers have legal rights on flights to, from, or within the UK.

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