East Midlands Airport best for Christmas travel according to new study
A new study from airport chauffeurs service SCS Chauffeurs has revealed that East Midlands Airport is the best airport to fly from this Christmas season.
Overall, the percentage of cancelled flights from East Midlands Airport in December was 0.27%, representing just 9 cancelled flights in the last three years. East Midlands tied with Belfast Airport for the lowest percentage of cancellations during the holiday season.
The study analysed the percentage of cancelled flights at 23 public airports during December for the last three years using data from the Civil Aviation Authority.
At a time of heightened stress and anxiety, travel issues can exacerbate the situation for the over 2 million people who fly over the Christmas period.
Conversely, data from the CAA found that Aberdeen was the airport with the highest percentage of cancellations during December, with a rate of 7.18%.
Top 10 least stressful airports to fly from in December
| Airport | Total flights | Total Cancelled | % Cancellation Rate |
| East Midlands | 3,383 | 9 | 0.27% |
| Belfast International | 8,091 | 22 | 0.27% |
| Exeter | 1,032 | 6 | 0.58% |
| Luton | 20,738 | 212 | 1.01% |
| Birmingham | 14,801 | 162 | 1.08% |
| Liverpool | 6,228 | 70 | 1.11% |
| Jersey | 3,371 | 39 | 1.14% |
| Bristol | 11,655 | 150 | 1.27% |
| Stanstead | 34,145 | 529 | 1.53% |
| Gatwick | 46,372 | 736 | 1.56% |
Commenting on the study, Hadleigh Diamond, commercial director of SCS Chauffeurs, said, “Travelling at Christmas time is even more stressful than usual and cancellations can cause major issues if you’re flying to be with family. While some airports experience more cancellations than others, it was heartening to see that the percentage of cancellations even for airports at the other end of the scale was still quite low.
On top of delays and cancellations, studies have found that traffic and travelling to the airport are some of the biggest stressors for travellers so make sure to leave plenty of time for travel and use a trusted method of travel to reduce your stress.”
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