30 million passengers facing flight delays this summer

UK air passengers face potential delays this summer due to air traffic control (ATC) issues, projected to be the worst in 25 years.
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary predicts worse delays than last summer, particularly on weekends, blaming a "broken" European ATC system.
A Eurocontrol report reveals one in three flights during summer 2024 were delayed by over 15 minutes, attributing delays to staff shortages and adverse weather.
An estimated 30 million of the 90 million passengers flying to/from UK airports between June and September 2025 are likely to experience delays.
Heathrow and Gatwick, the UK's busiest airports, face the longest arrival queuing times due to capacity limitations.