Mishaps down, but delays up for Aussie flyers

[oz_mark]

The number of aviation mishaps in Australia dropped in the past year despite some high-profile incidents.

Australian Transport Safety Bureau statistics show in the 12 months to September accidents dropped to 131 from 153 for the same period in 2007.

There were 37 serious incidents, down from 40 last year, while minor incidents were down 23 per cent to 5990.

Mishaps down, but delays up for Aussie flyers

 

[docjames]

Mishaps down, but delays up for Aussie flyers

better than the other way around......

 

[JohnK]

But airlines are struggling to stick to their schedules.

At least someone agrees with my experiences....

 

[straitman]

But airlines are struggling to stick to their schedules.

At least someone agrees with my experiences....

I actually thought they gave up the struggle a while ago and accept they'll be mostly late.

 

[oz_mark]

I actually thought they gave up the struggle a while ago and accept they'll be mostly late.

The reason for schedules is so that you can work out how late you are.

 

[straitman]

The reason for schedules is so that you can work out how late you are.

QF could save a lot on bean counters if they ran on time then, as they currently have a lot of working out to do.