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Punctuality statistics 2024

Annual analysis and data for each month

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Punctuality statistics are calculated for selected UK Airports

The information contained in these reports have been compiled from various sources of data. CAA validates this data however, no warranty is given as to its accuracy, integrity or reliability. CAA cannot accept liability for any financial loss caused by a person’s reliance on any of these statistics. No statistical data provided by CAA may be sold on to a third party. CAA insists that they are referenced in any publication that makes reference to CAA Statistics.

We have introduced a new method for calculating the measure of punctuality to enhance the quality and improve the relevance to users of the data.

Further information and supporting notes

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If you have feedback on our published reports please contact Aviation.Intelligence@caa.co.uk. You will receive an automated reply confirming that we have received your comments.

We review every comment that we receive and, if significant issues are found with our published reporting, reports will be amended and re-published. Unfortunately, we are unable to respond to individual queries.

With effect from October 2024 data, summarised airport and airline on-time performance tables will be published. Please note the following:

  • Cancelled flights are defined as the non-operation of a previously planned flight, announced less than 24 hours before or after its scheduled departure time.
  • The ‘Total Flights’ column includes operated flights, cancelled flights and flights unmatched (flights that have not been cancelled and the scheduled gate time has not been provided).
  • Top 50 Airlines is based on the number of flights operated during the current period.
  • For the purposes of this publication, airlines and their respective subsidiaries have been consolidated.
  • Please note, unforeseen events such as severe weather conditions, technical issues, or other extraordinary circumstances beyond airports and airlines control may impact flight schedules. These disruptions do not necessarily reflect the long-term performance or reliability of the airline or airport.

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