AY142 structurally delayed?
Apr 15, 2019, 11:48 pm
#1
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AY142 structurally delayed?
Hi All,
I will be on AY 142 in 3 weeks time and just noticed the horrible on-time performance lately: https://www.flightradar24.com/data/flights/ay142
Since I have only a 1 hour layover in HEL, naturally I am worried. Even more so since I got another flight on a separate ticket after that...
Do you have any idea what is the reason of this recurring delay? Seems incoming AY141 has better statistics... https://www.flightradar24.com/data/flights/ay141
I will be on AY 142 in 3 weeks time and just noticed the horrible on-time performance lately: https://www.flightradar24.com/data/flights/ay142
Since I have only a 1 hour layover in HEL, naturally I am worried. Even more so since I got another flight on a separate ticket after that...
Do you have any idea what is the reason of this recurring delay? Seems incoming AY141 has better statistics... https://www.flightradar24.com/data/flights/ay141
Apr 16, 2019, 12:11 am
#2
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It´s due to the Pakistan airspace closure - once the airspace is open again everything should be fine again. I was on AY 142 yesterday, and arrived 4,5 hours late at my final destination. Flights on the HEL/BKK/HEL route are need approx. 50 minutes more each direction.
Anyhow - try to fix this with AY in advance or rebook you connecting flights. Since this is an unforeseen circumstance your passenger rights are limited (I will discuss this issue with AY the next couple of days).
You can find more details here:
Pakistan air space closure
Anyhow - try to fix this with AY in advance or rebook you connecting flights. Since this is an unforeseen circumstance your passenger rights are limited (I will discuss this issue with AY the next couple of days).
You can find more details here:
Pakistan air space closure
Apr 16, 2019, 12:13 am
#3
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It´s due to the Pakistan airspace closure - once the airspace is open again everything should be fine again. I was on AY 142 yesterday, and arrived 4,5 hours late at my final destination. Flights on the HEL/BKK/HEL route are need approx. 50 minutes more each direction.
Anyhow - try to fix this with AY in advance or rebook you connecting flights. Since this is an unforeseen circumstance your passenger rights are limited (I will discuss this issue with AY the next couple of days).
Anyhow - try to fix this with AY in advance or rebook you connecting flights. Since this is an unforeseen circumstance your passenger rights are limited (I will discuss this issue with AY the next couple of days).
Apr 16, 2019, 12:35 am
#4
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I would argue that once a surprise situation has persisted for several weeks it is no longer a surprise. Of course it should matters also when you actually booked the ticket, ie before or after the surprise (Pakistan airspace closure) began
Still, being proactive and asking AY to rebook you on another connection would be the smart thing to do.
Still, being proactive and asking AY to rebook you on another connection would be the smart thing to do.
Apr 17, 2019, 3:50 am
#5
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 250
Hi All,
I will be on AY 142 in 3 weeks time and just noticed the horrible on-time performance lately: https://www.flightradar24.com/data/flights/ay142
Since I have only a 1 hour layover in HEL, naturally I am worried. Even more so since I got another flight on a separate ticket after that...
Do you have any idea what is the reason of this recurring delay? Seems incoming AY141 has better statistics... https://www.flightradar24.com/data/flights/ay141
I will be on AY 142 in 3 weeks time and just noticed the horrible on-time performance lately: https://www.flightradar24.com/data/flights/ay142
Since I have only a 1 hour layover in HEL, naturally I am worried. Even more so since I got another flight on a separate ticket after that...
Do you have any idea what is the reason of this recurring delay? Seems incoming AY141 has better statistics... https://www.flightradar24.com/data/flights/ay141
Apr 17, 2019, 6:50 am
#6
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You have booked 2 separate bookings with only 1H between the flights? In my opinion that is very tight and it is something I would not do. As you say, anything can happened and if the first flight is delayed you loose your second flight. Better try to change the second ticket to a later departure if possible is my opinion.