- The network recorded 33,128 average daily flights (+4% vs 2023). This was below (-1.3%) the previous week’s average.
- With the end of the Summer, the capacities of all the top 10 carriers have either stayed at a similar level over the last week, or else reduced.
- Network traffic in September was at 97% of 2019 levels, in line with the latest base STATFOR forecast (97%); locally, the situation is more diverse, notably in the South-East axis with traffic growth well beyond that level. Year-to-date traffic is 96% of 2019, 5% more than 2023.
- En-route ATFM delays were higher than in the previous week (+9%), with an average of approximately 72,100 daily minutes. This is 54% higher than in 2023 and represents, on average, 2.18 minutes/flight.
- ATC capacity/staffing was the top delay cause last week (66% of all en-route ATFM delays), followed by convective weather (21%).
- The average jet fuel price was at 2.10 USD/gallon on 27 September 2024, a slight (2%) increase over two weeks. On average, jet fuel prices have decreased by 32% between September 2023 and September 2024.
EUROCONTROL European Aviation Overview
EUROCONTROL's European Aviation Overview provides a detailed snapshot of the latest Network trends.
It uses the latest traffic data to show how States, airports and airlines are performing, with further analysis of market segments, fuel prices, and delays.
Headlines for 23 - 29 September 2024
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