Tunisair (TU) August 2025 Operational Report

Flight Activity Overview

Total arriving flights: 2,136

Year-over-year change: -7.85%

Tunisair handled 2,136 arriving flights in August 2025, with a year‑over‑year change of -7.85%. Performance reflects softer leisure demand after the early‑summer peak and a deliberate trimming of capacity on lower‑yield European sectors. Competitive pressure on North Africa–Europe flows and selective schedule consolidation also contributed, aligning the network more closely with shoulder‑season demand. These adjustments prioritize resilience and connectivity on core city pairs while protecting unit revenue.

On-Time Performance and Cancellation

On-time arrival rate: 40.07%

Change in on-time rate: -28.30 percentage points

Cancelled flights: 19

Year-over-year change (cancellations): -20.83%

Punctuality reached 40.07%, and the change in the on‑time rate was -28.30 percentage points. Operational conditions were affected by Mediterranean convective weather, air traffic flow management measures over Southern Europe, and longer ground turns at peak times. In response, the airline tightened maintenance planning windows, increased spare‑aircraft coverage on Tunis and Djerba rotations, and adjusted turnaround staffing to stabilize departure readiness. These actions aim to smooth the afternoon wave and reduce knock‑on delays into the evening bank.

Key Hubs

The primary hub at Tunis–Carthage supports dense links to France, Italy, Germany, and Spain, with seasonal connectivity through Djerba–Zarzis and Monastir. The network focuses on point‑to‑point demand from North Africa to European gateways while preserving connectivity across Tunis for secondary markets. Wave‑based scheduling concentrates arrivals in mid‑morning and late afternoon to maximize connections and aircraft utilization, aided by coordinated ground resources.

Outlook

For passengers, Tunisair remains a practical option on North Africa–Europe routes, especially where nonstop schedules align with daytime travel. Travelers should allow additional buffer during late‑summer thunderstorms and busy weekend peaks, and consider longer connection times through Tunis. The airline plans to hold punctuality steady with incremental improvements from fleet availability and crew rostering, while preparing targeted capacity for late‑September traffic and potential autumn city‑break demand.