Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. How many flights operate in European airspace each day?

Answer: On average, there are about 25,000 flights operating in European airspace each day, according to Eurocontrol.

2. What is the total CO2 emission from flights in Europe annually?

Answer: Flights in Europe contribute approximately 150 million tonnes of CO2 emissions annually, making up about 3-4% of the EU’s total greenhouse gas emissions.

3. How many people fly within Europe each month?

Answer: On average, around 90 million passengers fly within Europe each month, based on pre-pandemic figures from Eurostat.

4. How many people fly within Europe each year?

Answer: Annually, over 1 billion passengers fly within Europe, according to data from the European Commission.

5. How many flights are delayed in Europe each day?

Answer: On average, about 5,000 flights are delayed each day in Europe, accounting for roughly 20% of all daily flights.

6. What percentage of flights in Europe are delayed?

Answer: Approximately 20% of flights in Europe experience delays.

7. How many passengers are affected by flight delays in Europe each year?

Answer: It is estimated that over 200 million passengers are affected by flight delays in Europe each year.

8. What is the average delay time for flights in Europe?

Answer: The average delay time for flights in Europe is around 15-20 minutes, with significant delays (over 1 hour) affecting about 5% of flights.

9. How many passengers file for compensation due to flight delays each year?

Answer: Approximately 10-15 million passengers file for compensation due to flight delays each year in Europe.

10. What percentage of eligible passengers actually claim compensation for flight delays?

Answer: Only about 10-20% of eligible passengers actually claim compensation for flight delays, often due to lack of awareness or the complexity of the process.

11. What is the success rate of flight delay compensation claims?

Answer: The success rate for flight delay compensation claims varies, but it is estimated that around 70-80% of claims are successful when passengers use legal or claim agencies.

12. How much compensation can passengers receive for flight delays under EU regulation?

Answer: Under EU Regulation 261/2004, passengers can receive compensation ranging from €250 to €600, depending on the flight distance and the length of the delay.