HEAD TO HEAD · JULY 2026
easyJet vs TUI Airways
In July 2026, easyJet was the more reliable of the two on UK departures: 0.3% of its flights arrived 3 or more hours late against 0.9% for TUI Airways, per official UK CAA punctuality data.
Both carriers fly 10 of the UK routes we track, so this is a like-for-like comparison rather than two different networks placed side by side.
Side by side · July 2026
| Measure | easyJet | TUI Airways |
|---|---|---|
| 3+ hours late | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Cancelled | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Average delay | 20 min | 23 min |
| Routes flown | 603 | 341 |
Delay statistics derived from UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) punctuality data. UK CAA flight punctuality statistics · July 2026. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the CAA. How we calculate these figures →
Routes they both fly
Compensation is fixed by distance, so on these routes both carriers owe the same amount for the same disruption — the difference is how often it happens.
- LGW → PMILondon Gatwick → Palma de Mallorcaup to £220
- MAN → PMIManchester → Palma de Mallorcaup to £350
- BRS → PMIBristol → Palma de Mallorcaup to £220
- LGW → AYTLondon Gatwick → Antalyaup to £350
- BHX → PMIBirmingham → Palma de Mallorcaup to £220
- LGW → IBZLondon Gatwick → Ibizaup to £220
- LGW → CFULondon Gatwick → Corfuup to £350
- LGW → DLMLondon Gatwick → Dalamanup to £350
- LGW → HERLondon Gatwick → Heraklionup to £350
- MAN → TFSManchester → Tenerife Southup to £350
Other comparisons
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Delay statistics derived from UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) punctuality data. UK CAA flight punctuality statistics · July 2026. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the CAA. How we calculate these figures →
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