With the May 2024 data published, we updated our models. This one lists various metrics and allows you to select each airline to get a view of its performance. The model clarifies that things are getting worse—delays are rising. The…
Here’s another one of our models tracking US airlines and their schedule performance. Select the airline origin and destination to see a pattern for the city pair you’re most interested in. Overall, taking the earliest flight possible is best to…
Have you ever wondered if there’s a pattern in delayed arrivals and aircraft type? Wonder no more. Although this data is for the United States, we’d guess any patterns are reliable guides for other markets, all things being equal. There…
The US travel industry saw a much-desired and needed V-shaped recovery. The pandemic allowed the industry to do a reset. But that reset has left long-tailed impacts. Arguably, the most significant effect was the loss of skilled people . The…
Summer travel is here and if you’re flying in the US, here’s a data model to help you get a sense of what you might expect. The model has two pages: Page 1 – Select an airline to see its…
The data suggest that US domestic air travel is back on its trendline. The following chart offers further evidence. The DoT count is through May 25, so we have several more days for month-end numbers. Hence, the red arrow highlights…