AirHelp analyzed the scheduled flights from the UK and Ireland and found that between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m., an average of 43% of flights were interrupted. However, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., this figure averages 55%.
Flights scheduled from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. have the highest rate of interruptions, at 66 percent.
However, the interruption rate drops to 56% between 10 p.m. and midnight.
He told Travel + Leisure: "The earlier your flight, the better your odds."
"That's because weather is generally better in the morning, and also because the plane is usually already at the airport, rather than arriving from elsewhere, and thus at risk if that inbound flight were to get canceled."
Tomasz Pawliszyn, the chief executive of AirHelp, stated that flying during peak times increases the risk of interruptions and cancellations. Any issues that occur early in the day will affect the flights scheduled for the afternoon and early evening.
If flying early in the morning is not possible, passengers should consider booking the latest flight in the day to reduce the risk of interruptions.
Scott Keyes, the founder of Going.com, explained why morning flights tend to depart on-time more often than flights later in the day. This is because the morning weather is usually better, and the aircraft is usually at the airport, reducing the risk of a flight being canceled if that inbound flight were to get canceled.
Choosing a flight early in the morning not only saves you money but also offers chances of getting a better seat. Many families with kids find it challenging to travel at 6:00 a.m. Only those who are able to wake up early can opt for these early morning flights.
Typically, the first flights in the morning are the cheapest. Demand is much lower, and this fact is often reflected in the ticket prices.
