Why is the plane delayed?

Plane delays are usually caused by weather, air traffic control, passenger reasons, etc.

1. Weather reasons

Weather reasons are the main reason for flight delays. The simple four words "weather reasons" actually include many situations: the weather conditions at the departure airport are not suitable Take off; the weather conditions at the destination airport are not suitable for landing; the weather conditions on the flight route are not suitable for flying over, etc.

2. Traffic control

Mainly due to two reasons: traffic control and air force activities.

3. Passenger reasons

There are various reasons for flight delays, some of which are irresistible natural factors. According to statistics, flight delays caused by passengers account for 3% of abnormal flights, which is almost the same as the number of delays caused by aircraft failures.

Compensation measures for flight delays:

1. There are two standards for flight delays caused by airlines due to their own reasons, one is delays of more than 4 hours and less than 8 hours; the other is delays More than 8 hours. In both cases, airlines must provide financial compensation to passengers.

2. Compensation can be cashed, ticket purchase discounts and mileage refunds.

3. In the case of flight delays, in order not to cause new delays, financial compensation is generally not carried out on-site at the airport. Airlines can use registration, letters, etc.

4. Airports should prevent passengers from taking measures such as "stopping flights" or "hijacking the plane" after a flight is delayed, affecting the normal operation of subsequent flights.