UK's worst airlines for flight delays including Wizz…

UK's worst airlines for flight delays including Wizz Air, Ryanair, easyJet and Jet2

The worst airlines for flight delays have been revealed.

An investigation using Civil Aviation Authority data has shown that Wizz Air was the worst airline for flight delays from UK airports last year. On average the airline were an average of 14 minutes and 24 seconds behind schedule in 2021.

Tui Airways recorded the second worst punctuality, with an average delay of 13m 18s, with BA in third. Meanwhile, the two most used UK airlines, easyJet and Ryanair, were among the leading performers for punctuality, reported The Mirror.

EasyJet had the second shortest average delay of 4m 36s, while Ryanair was third with 6m 6s. Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus was best with 3m 12s. Cancelled flights were not analysed and the average delay was 8m 30s.

Research earlier this summer found that Birmingham was the UK’s worst airport for flight delays last year. Airline punctuality in 2021 was better than before the pandemic due to the reduction in flights.

But it has deteriorated this year, with staff shortages causing major problems and tens of thousands of cancellations. Paul Charles, of travel consultancy the PC Agency, said: “Airlines, airports and air traffic control teams need to work together far more closely.”

Wizz Air was approached for comment.