#German Air Transport Association (Bdl)

On-time departure rates remained at 66 percent

Bad weather conditions are shown as the main reason for the delay in flights in Europe this summer. 66 percent of the flights operated in Europe from June to August were on time. While bad weather conditions in July are cited as the main reason for the increase in flight delays, according to the European Organization for the Safety of Air Navigation (EUROCONTROL), delays due to weather in July 2023 are 2.5 times more than in the same period of 2022. According to the German Air Transport Association (BDL), the number of on-time departures at Germany's 10 busiest airports increased by 8 percent this summer compared to summer 2022. BDL says weather is responsible for many flight delays. Storms in summer and snow and icing in winter may cause planes to take off late. According to the information in Turizmgüncel, it is stated that in addition to weather conditions, technical problems on the aircraft such as baggage unloading regulations may also cause delays. Passengers who have checked in and put their luggage in the baggage are let off again if they arrive on the plane too late or at all. Because for security reasons, luggage is not allowed to fly without passengers. It is stated that another problem is strikes and protests at airports.