Airport News
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) July 2025 Operational Report
Flight Activity Overview Total Departing Flights: 10,889 Year-over-Year Change in Departing Flights: 5.38% In July 2025, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport handled 10,889 departures, a year‑over‑year change of 5.38% as carriers optimized capacity for peak summer travel. Growth was led by domestic Turkey and short‑haul European demand, with schedule densification on high‑frequency markets serving the Asian‑side catchment of Istanbul. On-Time Performance and Cancellations Departure On-Time Performance: 57.03% Year-over-Year Change in OTP: 48.70% Cancelled Flights: 109 Year-over-Year Change in Cancellations: -49.54% Departure punctuality averaged 57.03% (a year‑over‑year change of 48.70%), influenced by afternoon convection over the Marmara region, air‑traffic flow programs, and ground‑handling constraints. Cancelled departures totaled 109 (-49.54% YoY), easing severe disruptions for most travelers; adding a modest buffer still helps on busy weekends. Airlines Serving Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport At Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Pegasus Airlines leads the schedule alongside AJet and selected European and Middle Eastern carriers. The network concentrates on dense domestic corridors and short‑/medium‑haul leisure and VFR markets across Europe and the Gulf, complementing Istanbul’s broader multi‑airport system. Outlook Over the next 4–8 weeks, schedules at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport should remain broadly steady with departure punctuality fluctuating near current levels; late‑day thunderstorms and Friday–Sunday peaks may still trigger localized delays. Passengers should favor morning departures, allow 60–90 minutes of buffer for security and connections on peak days, and monitor real‑time gate and weather alerts via the NextFly App.
2025/09/10 03:17
Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) July 2025 Operational Report
Flight Activity Overview Total Departing Flights: 6,276 Year-over-Year Change in Departing Flights: 1.44% In July 2025, Raleigh–Durham International Airport handled 6,276 departures, reflecting a YoY change of 1.44% as carriers adjusted capacity for peak demand. The market mix across the Southeast and key U.S. hubs remained resilient, supporting steady connectivity for the region. On-Time Performance and Cancellations Departure On-Time Performance: 68.10% Year-over-Year Change in OTP: 2.74% Cancelled Flights: 155 Year-over-Year Change in Cancellations: −36.21% Departure OTP reached 68.10% (2.74% YoY). Weather and flow constraints around afternoon peaks influenced variability, while schedule discipline helped limit cancellations to 155. Travelers saw fewer severe disruptions but should allow buffer on busy weekends. Airlines Serving RDU Raleigh–Durham International Airport is served by a mix of full‑service and low‑cost carriers linking major U.S. hubs and key leisure markets. The network emphasizes domestic reach with selective long‑haul or seasonal additions, underpinned by 6,276 monthly departures. Outlook Over the next 4–8 weeks, schedules at the hub are expected to remain broadly stable with departure OTP near current levels; afternoon thunderstorms and Fri–Sun peaks may still trigger spot delays. Passengers should book morning departures, build 60–90 minutes of buffer for security and connections on peak days, and monitor real‑time gate and weather alerts via the NextFly App.
2025/09/10 03:17
Oslo Airport (OSL) July 2025 Operational Report
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Paris Orly Airport (ORY) July 2025 Operational Report
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Porto Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) July 2025 Operational Report
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Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) July 2025 Operational Report
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Munich Airport (MUC) July 2025 Operational Report
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José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) July 2025 Operational Report
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Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) July 2025 Operational Report
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La Florida Airport (LSC) July 2025 Operational Report
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Airline Insights
SriLankan Airlines (UL) July 2025 Operational Report
Flight Activity Overview Total arriving flights: 2,219Year-over-year change: 9.36% SriLankan Airlines handled strong leisure demand to South Asia and the Middle East while sustaining business traffic on intra‑Asia links. Capacity was deployed conservatively on routes with monsoon‑season weather exposure, with additional frequencies funneled into high‑yield regional corridors. Competition from Gulf carriers and Indian low‑cost operators remained intense, prompting tighter schedule waves to protect connectivity at Colombo and reduce ground times. On-time performance and cancellations On-time arrival rate: 84.41%Year-over-year change (on-time rate): -0.08%Cancelled flights: 30Year-over-year change (cancellations): -54.55% Weather associated with the southwest monsoon and sporadic air traffic flow restrictions across the Indian Ocean region created peak‑hour congestion, yet operations were stabilized through tighter dispatch control. SriLankan Airlines invested in additional turnaround coordinators at Colombo and enhanced line maintenance planning to reduce delays from technical holds. Crew and spare‑aircraft rotations were adjusted to buffer late‑evening waves, limiting knock‑on disruptions across the network. Key hubs Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport functions as the primary hub, anchoring morning and late‑evening banks designed to connect South Asia, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. Feeder traffic from the Maldives and Southern India continues to underpin load factors on medium‑haul sectors. The airline is refining minimum connection times and gate allocations to improve reliability during peak immigration hours. Outlook For travelers, SriLankan Airlines offers reliable connectivity via Colombo with improving punctuality; plan extra time for rainy‑season afternoon peaks and consider morning departures for smoother transfers. The airline expects on‑time performance to remain resilient as maintenance planning and crew reserves mature through Q3. Network adjustments will prioritize high‑demand regional links and selective long‑haul resumptions, with customer experience upgrades focused on transfer guidance and disruption communications.
2025/09/09 08:36
United Airlines (UA) July 2025 Operational Report
Flight Activity Overview Total arriving flights: 141,437Year-over-year change: 4.00% United Airlines handled a large summer schedule in July with 141,437 arriving flights, reflecting 4.00% year-over-year growth. Demand remained strong on domestic trunk routes and peak-season transatlantic services, while steady capacity deployment helped absorb leisure travel surges. Competitive dynamics in key U.S. metros and continued industry recovery supported the increase, and the carrier kept frequencies focused on high‑connection banks at major hubs to protect network reach. On-Time Performance and Cancellationss On-time arrival rate: 82.62%Year-over-year change (on-time rate): -1.19%Cancelled arriving flights: 1,966Year-over-year change (cancellations): -58.94% Punctuality reached 82.62% in July, a -1.19% year-over-year change, while cancelled arriving flights dropped to 1,966 with a -58.94% shift. Weather‑related ground stops and air‑traffic programs in the Northeast and Midwest, combined with peak‑hour ramp congestion, exerted pressure on schedules. In response, United Airlines prioritized proactive re‑timing, additional spare aircraft and crews, and tighter turnaround controls to stabilize day‑of‑operations. Key Hubs Chicago O’Hare and Denver function as high‑frequency connection engines for domestic flows, while Newark anchors transatlantic banks and Houston supports deep Latin America coverage. San Francisco continues to facilitate long‑haul connectivity to the Pacific alongside West Coast domestic feed. Across hubs, banked scheduling and coordinated ground resources are used to shorten minimum connection times without compromising resilience. Outlook For travelers, United Airlines offers broad network coverage with improving schedule discipline; it is a suitable choice for itineraries requiring domestic–international connections through major hubs. Expect punctuality to remain sensitive to late‑afternoon weather in the central and northeastern U.S.; allowing extra connection time at Chicago and Newark is prudent during storm‑prone days. Looking ahead, the airline plans to carry forward tighter day‑of‑operations controls, incremental staffing at critical stations, and customer tools for self‑service rebooking to keep reliability steady through late‑summer and fall. Looking ahead, at an industry level the airline notes continued collaboration with the FAA on traffic‑flow programs and surface metering, coordination on seasonal weather playbooks, and targeted investments in de‑icing capacity and fleet reliability to underpin punctuality.
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Ural Airlines (U6) July 2025 Operational Report
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easyJet (U2) July 2025 Operational Report
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T'way Air (TW) July 2025 Operational Report
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Air Transat (TS) July 2025 Operational Report
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Scoot (TR) July 2025 Operational Report
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TAP Air Portugal (TP) July 2025 Operational Report
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Transavia France (TO) July 2025 Operational Report
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Turkish Airlines (TK) July 2025 Operational Report
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