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Delayed flights on the up
15 May 2006
The number of delayed flights rose slightly during the first quarter of 2006, according to a survey by the Association of European Airlines (AEA).
British Airways, BMI and Virgin Atlantic all reported an increase in the number of flights that were late leaving airports, as well as a rise in the number of lost bags.
In total 79.3 per cent of short and medium haul flights left on time between January and March this year, down from 80.8 per cent in the same quarter last year.
The figures for long haul flights were worse, with just 68.7 per cent of flights leaving on time compared to 70.8 per cent in Q1 2005.
Some 15.2 bags per 1,000 passengers went missing during the quarter, an increase on the 14.7 figure from the first quarter of 2005.
The AEA's figures do not include flights by budget carriers such as easyJet and Ryanair.
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British Airways, BMI and Virgin Atlantic all reported an increase in the number of flights that were late leaving airports, as well as a rise in the number of lost bags.
In total 79.3 per cent of short and medium haul flights left on time between January and March this year, down from 80.8 per cent in the same quarter last year.
The figures for long haul flights were worse, with just 68.7 per cent of flights leaving on time compared to 70.8 per cent in Q1 2005.
Some 15.2 bags per 1,000 passengers went missing during the quarter, an increase on the 14.7 figure from the first quarter of 2005.
The AEA's figures do not include flights by budget carriers such as easyJet and Ryanair.
© Adfero Ltd
