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Flight cancellations are one of the biggest headaches for travelers. Throughout 2024, a number of airlines recorded a record high number of cancellations, whether due to technical reasons, weather, or other operational constraints.

This condition disrupts many people's travel plans and causes various losses, ranging from time to cost. Of the many big-name airlines around the world, some of them canceled the most flights in 2024.

Here are the Top Airlines by Cancellation Rate

1. Dana Air (Nigeria) - 33.9% from 2,396 flights
2. Lion Air (Indonesia) - 16.7% from 125,550 flights
3. Wings Air (Indonesia) - 16.3% from 62,176 flights
4. Air Austral (Réunion, France) - 14.9% from 7,628 flights
5. Chongqing Airlines (China) - 14.8% from 57,868 flights
6. Super Air Jet (Indonesia) - 14.7% from 89,453 flights
7. Air Seychelles (Seychelles) - 10.1% from 16,069 flights
8. Batik Air (Indonesia) - 9.4% from 97,320 flights
9. China Express Airlines (China) - 7.7% from 131,928 flights
10. Winair (Netherlands) - 6.3% from 25,802 flights
11. Cape Air (United States) - 6.1% from 83,101 flights
12. Kenya Airways (Kenya) - 4.9% from 46,578 flights
13. Ural Airlines (Russia) - 4.8% from 61,021 flights
14. Shenzhen Airlines (China) - 4.6% from 277,688 flights
15. Air China (China) - 4.1% from 612,920 flights
     

Most airlines with high cancellation rates are located in the Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa. Notably, several Indonesian airlines, including Lion Air, Wings Air, Super Air Jet, and Batik Air, are among those with significant cancellation rates, reflecting operational challenges in the region.

Airlines that serve remote areas often experience higher cancellation rates due to factors such as weather, infrastructure, and operational issues. Examples include Air Seychelles, Winair in the Caribbean, Air Austral in the Indian Ocean, and Cape Air in the U.S. and Caribbean.

Source : Seasia.stats