delays

French air traffic control has long been the subject of criticism. Eurocontrol, which manages European airspace, reports that in 2025, French air traffic control alone accounted for 36% of all flight delays in Europe. This is nearly two and a half times more than Germany (14%) and Spain (13%).…

According to a new analysis by AirHelp, the company that helps passengers claim compensation for flight disruptions, Paris-CDG is among the international airports with the highest risk of missed connections, scoring 4.36 out of 10, placing it 15th globally out of 196 airports analysed. The airport…

Flying in Paris without suffering delays or cancellations is becoming more and more of a challenge, according to Flightright, one of Europe's leading providers of compensation for passengers affected by flight disruptions. More than 123,000 flights were delayed or cancelled from the three airports serving the capital in 2025, i.e. just over...

It's an accolade. For the second year running, Aeromexico has been named the world's most punctual airline in 2025, with a global network, in a ranking by the consultant Cirium of the best-performing airlines and airports in terms of punctuality. According to the consultant's 2025 report, Aeromexico has a lot to be proud of with...

Under discussion for 12 years, the European Union's transport ministers have finally agreed on the reform of EU261 legislation, which governs the rights of air passengers in the event of delays or cancellations. Predictably, the EU has tried to have it both ways. No one will find...

In Europe, Flightright is responsible for compensating passengers who are victims of flight disruptions. At a time when discussions are due to take place in the European Parliament on a possible re-evaluation of passenger compensation rights, the company has revealed its list of the airlines with the most delays. Over the first five months of the year, the performance...

Tougher rights for European travellers when flights are delayed. This is what the European Union wants. A proposal has been under discussion for several years. It should change the rules that airline lobbies consider too intransigent. At present, a three-hour flight delay entitles passengers to compensation. According to the...