Iata’s UK and Ireland area manager Lara Maughan said summer resilience was a key theme for airlines, who are keen to avoid a repeat of 2024’s air traffic control delays.
These were due to a shortage of UK and European air traffic controllers and inefficient use of Europe’s air space, with Gatwick among airports particularly affected.
Last year, one in three European flights was delayed on departure while more than a quarter – 27.5% – arrived more than 15 minutes late, according to data from Eurocontrol.
