- The Network recorded 24,861 average daily flights (+5% vs 2023). The average number of flights was 2% higher than in the previous week.
- Last week, Network traffic was at 92% of 2019 levels.
- On average, the top 10 carriers increased their capacities by 2% compared to the previous week.
- Similarly, the top 10 states saw their flights increasing by 2%. Growth in Germany, higher than in other States, should be treated with caution due to the recovery of Lufthansa from the ground handlers’ industrial action in week 8 (19-25 Feb 2024).
- Flows between Europe and Asia/Pacific have now recovered to their 2019 levels, after continuous recovery of flows from/to China.
- En-route ATFM delays averaged at the relatively low value of 8,000 minutes per day (0.32 min/flight). Capacity/staffing issues were the main cause (78%), notably in Lisbon ACC as high demand for the Canaries continues to generate strong overflights, resulting in some delays.
- Arrival and departure punctuality, at 80.1% and 74.6% respectively, were in line with the equivalent week in 2023 but slightly below the 2019 levels.
- The average jet fuel price stood at 2.62 USD/gallon on 1 March 2024, a 5% decrease over two weeks.
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Headlines for 26 Feb - 3 Mar 2024
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