Civil Aviation
Top 10 Airlines with the Worst Flight Cancellation Records for 2024
Flight cancellations are a major inconvenience for travelers, disrupting plans and causing frustration.
According to recent data from the U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT), some airlines have a much higher rate of cancellations than others. This article takes a closer look at the top 10 airlines with the worst flight cancellation records, highlighting the airlines that have faced the most challenges in keeping their flights on schedule.
Whether it’s due to weather, staffing issues, or operational difficulties, these airlines have struggled the most with cancellations in recent times.
Flight Cancellation
| Rank | Airline | Cancelled Flights (%) | Scheduled Flights | Cancelled Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frontier Airlines | 2.22% | 200,296 | 4,443 |
| 2 | Endeavor Air | 2.21% | 104,167 | 2,313 |
| 3 | Mesa Airlines | 2.10% | 90,957 | 1,914 |
| 4 | GoJet Airlines | 2.00% | 48,997 | 979 |
| 5 | CommuteAir | 1.98% | 68,794 | 979 |
| Republic Airways | 1.98% | 285,131 | 5,638 | |
| 6 | Alaska Airlines | 1.81% | 244,375 | 4,427 |
| 7 | Spirit Airlines | 1.63% | 268,322 | 4,386 |
| 8 | United Airlines | 1.55% | 747,315 | 11,578 |
| 9 | PSA Airlines | 1.46% | 187,105 | 2,725 |
| 10 | JetBlue Airlines | 1.42% | 250,887 | 3,569 |
several U.S. airlines, especially low-cost carriers and regional operators, faced significant challenges in maintaining their flight schedules.
Frontier Airlines topped the list with the highest cancellation rate of 2.22%, followed closely by Endeavor Air and Mesa Airlines. Despite their low-cost models or regional operations, these carriers struggled with operational issues that led to a high number of cancellations.
Other major airlines like United, Spirit, and Alaska Airlines also had notable cancellation rates, though they had more flights scheduled overall. These cancellations impacted travelers, especially those relying on punctuality for connecting flights or business trips.
