Airport News
Brussels Airport (BRU) August 2025 Operational Report
Flight Activity Overview Total Departing Flights: 8,183 Year-over-Year Change in Departing Flights: +4.75% In August 2025, Brussels Airport handled 8,183 departures, a +4.75% year‑over‑year change as airlines optimized capacity for late‑summer demand. The increase supports Belgium’s outbound travel and strengthens connectivity into European hubs and leisure markets. On-Time Performance and Cancellations Departure On-Time Performance: 64.50% Year-over-Year Change in On-Time Performance: -1.69 percentage points Cancelled Flights: 32 Year-over-Year Change in Cancellations: -68.63% Departure on‑time performance was 64.50% with a change of -1.69 percentage points, reflecting intermittent weather over Western Europe and air traffic flow constraints. There were 32 cancelled departures (-68.63% YoY), and travelers felt fewer severe disruptions, though tight connections remain sensitive during peaks. Airlines Serving Brussels Airport Service at Brussels Airport is anchored by Brussels Airlines alongside major European network carriers and selected long‑haul operators to North America and the Middle East. With 8,183 departures in the month, the hub balances dense intra‑Europe frequencies with strategic long‑haul links. Outlook Over the next 4–8 weeks, schedules at Brussels Airport should remain broadly steady with departure on‑time performance near current levels; afternoon convection and weekend peaks may cause localized delays. Passengers should choose morning flights when possible, allow 60–90 minutes of buffer for security and connections on busy days, and monitor real‑time gate and weather alerts via the NextFly App.
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São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) August 2025 Operational Report
Flight Activity Overview Total Departing Flights: 7,706 Year-over-Year Change in Departing Flights: +3.55% São Paulo–Congonhas Airport recorded 7,706 departures in August 2025, a +3.55% year-over-year change. The modest growth reflects steady corporate and leisure demand in São Paulo’s core market, with carriers fine-tuning peak-hour schedules and aircraft utilization. As one of Brazil’s busiest urban airports, the hub’s throughput supports connectivity across major domestic business corridors. On-Time Performance and Cancellations Departure On-Time Performance: 88.88% Change in On-Time Performance (YoY): +10.63 percentage points Cancelled Flights: 36 Year-over-Year Change in Cancellations: -78.18% Departure on-time performance reached 88.88%, supported by improved turnaround discipline and favorable winter weather in southeastern Brazil. The year-over-year differential was +10.63 percentage points, and only 36 departures were cancelled (-78.18% YoY), limiting major disruptions. Travelers experienced shorter knock-on delays compared with last year, especially on high-frequency trunk routes. Airlines Serving CGH São Paulo–Congonhas Airport is primarily served by LATAM, GOL, and Azul, concentrating high-frequency links to Brasília, Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, and other business centers. The network emphasizes short‑haul domestic connectivity with shuttle‑style schedules during peaks, complementing São Paulo’s broader multi‑airport system. Outlook Over the next 4–8 weeks, schedules at São Paulo–Congonhas Airport should remain broadly stable and on-time performance is likely to fluctuate slightly around current levels; afternoon showers and weekend peaks are the main risk windows. Passengers should prioritize morning departures, allow 60–90 minutes of buffer for security and connections on busy days, and monitor real‑time gate and weather alerts via the NextFly App.
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Jeju International Airport (CJU) August 2025 Operational Report
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Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) August 2025 Operational Report
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Copenhagen Airport (CPH) August 2025 Operational Report
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New Chitose Airport (CTS) August 2025 Operational Report
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Cancún International Airport (CUN) August 2025 Operational Report
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Dallas Love Field (DAL) August 2025 Operational Report
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Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) August 2025 Operational Report
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Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) August 2025 Operational Report
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Airline Insights
China Airlines (CI) August 2025 Operational Report
Flight Activity Overview Total arriving flights: 4,932Year-over-year change: -0.06% In August 2025, China Airlines handled a solid volume of arrivals, reflecting resilient leisure and visiting‑friends‑and‑relatives demand between Taiwan and key Asian gateways. Year‑over‑year movement was influenced by measured capacity additions and the tail end of the summer peak, while competitive schedules on trunk routes helped sustain load factors. The scale of operations also aligns with industry trends of restoring pre‑pandemic frequencies without sacrificing reliability. On-Time Performance and Cancellations On-time arrival rate: 89.36%Change in on-time rate: -1.69 percentage pointsCancelled arriving flights: 534Year-over-year change: +1343.24% The on‑time arrival rate shows the network was generally well‑balanced despite regional afternoon thunderstorms and occasional air‑traffic flow restrictions in North Asia. Lower cancellations suggest tighter aircraft rotation and more robust spare‑capacity planning. The airline has been optimizing turnaround processes, coordinating maintenance windows, and using dynamic crew rostering to protect the evening arrival banks at Taipei for onward connections. Key Hubs Taipei Taoyuan serves as the primary hub, concentrating connection banks to Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia, while Kaohsiung supports point‑to‑point demand in the south. Long‑haul links to North America and Europe are timed to feed morning and late‑night departure waves, improving connection quality. This hub structure allows the carrier to flex capacity into tourism peaks while keeping business‑friendly timings on core routes. Outlook Looking ahead, travelers can expect steady punctuality and careful schedule integrity from China Airlines. For passengers, booking slightly longer connection times during typhoon season remains prudent, and Taipei offers efficient transfers with clear wayfinding. The airline plans targeted capacity increases on leisure routes in the Golden Week shoulder and gradual product upgrades, aiming to keep reliability stable while enhancing the customer experience.
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Copa Airlines (CM) August 2025 Operational Report
Flight Activity Overview Total arriving flights: 11,600 Year-over-year change: +10.08% Copa Airlines lifted arriving flights to 11,600 in August as demand across North–South America corridors remained resilient. The year‑over‑year increase was supported by steady leisure traffic to Caribbean and Andean destinations, alongside business flows into Panama’s financial center. Additional capacity came from higher aircraft utilization and restored frequencies on core regional routes, reinforcing the carrier’s hub‑and‑spoke growth strategy. On-Time Performance and Cancellations On-time arrival rate: 97.48% Change in on-time rate: +0.18 percentage points Cancelled flights: 12 Year-over-year change (cancellations): -80.65% Punctuality held at a very high level despite seasonal thunderstorms in Central America and air traffic flow programs around peak hours. Performance benefited from proactive rerouting into secondary arrival windows at Panama City and tighter control of turnarounds at outstations. Cancellations dropped sharply as line‑maintenance planning, crew reserves, and spare‑aircraft coverage absorbed irregular operations and reduced knock‑on delays. Key Hubs Panama City–Tocumen International Airport (PTY) remains the primary hub, structuring wave banks that connect North and South America with one‑stop itineraries. Strong flows persisted on Bogotá, San José, Mexico City, and U.S. gateways such as Miami and Orlando, where schedule density supports reliable connections. The airline continues to fine‑tune minimum connection times and bank design to protect tight connections during midday peaks. Outlook For travelers, Copa Airlines offers a reliable choice with consistently high punctuality and very limited cancellations. Expect stable on‑time performance through late hurricane season, with advisories to allow extra time at the hub during midday banks. The carrier plans incremental service enhancements at Panama City, selective frequency increases on high‑demand routes, and resource buffers to preserve operational reliability.
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Cathay Pacific (CX) August 2025 Operational Report
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Condor (DE) August 2025 Operational Report
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Aer Lingus (EI) August 2025 Operational Report
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Air Dolomiti (EN) August 2025 Operational Report
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Ethiopian Airlines (ET) August 2025 Operational Report
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Flyadeal (F3) August 2025 Operational Report
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FlySafair (FA) August 2025 Operational Report
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Thai AirAsia (FD) August 2025 Operational Report
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