Recent French Bee Flight Delays and Cancellations

Written By Amy Lancelotte

Last Updated: January 15, 2025

How Frequent Are French Bee Flight Interruptions?

In 2023, based on the Eurocontrol Aviation Overview, an average of 65% of flights depart from European airports on time. French Bee operates a base out of Paris Orly, and this airport’s flights only depart as scheduled 62% of the time, down 4% from 2022.

These delays mean that up to 38% (nearly 4 in 10) of French Bee passengers could run into a delay when leaving Orly.

The average European airline cancellation rate, part of our study of the best 15 European carriers, was 1.49% for 2023, so French Bee passengers can generally expect fewer than 2 flights out of every 100 to be cancelled.

Regularly Delayed French Bee Routes

French Bee has quite a limited list of destinations. Currently, the airline only flies to some French overseas territories, like French Polynesia and Réunion, a few major US cities, the Dominican Republic, and Paris. To determine which routes incurred a higher-than-average presence on the French Bee disruptions list, we analyzed data for the 3-month period between June 15 and August 15, 2024.

*Data from Flight Stats for mid-June to mid-August 2024.

Note that for the flight between Paris Orly and Newark, the longest delay is over 3 hours and would meet the threshold for a French Bee delay complaint.

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Why Do French Bee Flights Get Cancelled?

French Bee flights get cancelled for a bunch of different reasons. The ideal way to get the exact cause of the cancelled flight is to ask the airline. You may also get information from the departure airport. To give you an idea, here are the most common causes of French Bee's (and other airlines’) cancelled flights:

• French Bee staffing issues or strikes.
• Dangerous weather events.
• Aircraft unavailability.
• Technical problems with airline systems.
• Political or security issues at the airport.
• Insufficient passenger numbers.
• Air traffic control delays.
• Aircraft mechanical issues.

Ways to Avoid French Bee Cancelled and Delayed Flights

• Choose early routes: Flights scheduled in the early morning are less likely to be affected by delays that build up throughout the day. Weather conditions are often more stable, and the air traffic is lighter, reducing the chances of delays.
• Fly non-stop whenever possible: Non-stop flights eliminate the risk of delays caused by layovers and missed connecting flights. With fewer legs in your journey, there’s a reduced chance that one delay will affect your entire trip.
• Monitor the weather forecast: Keeping an eye on the weather at both your departure and arrival destinations can give you a heads-up about the chances of your route appearing on the French Bee flights cancelled list. If severe weather is forecasted, you can consider rescheduling your flight or preparing for disruptions.
• Check French Bee’s on-time performance record: Before booking, use our French Bee flights delayed list above to see which flights have worse than average on-time issues.

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How to Handle French Bee Route Interruptions

1. Act quickly to rebook or find alternatives: As soon as you learn about a significant disruption, check for available rebooking options with French Bee. If alternatives within the airline aren't suitable, consider flights with other airlines or nearby airports to minimize the effects on your travel plans.
2. Stay updated through our current status list: Make sure you consult our list of real-time updates to get notifications about any changes to your flight status. Then, you can react quickly.
3. Know your EU passenger rights: Be aware of your rights under EU Regulation 261, which might entitle you to compensation for delays or cancellations. Understanding these rights helps you negotiate with the airline and ensures you receive any compensation you're owed. Our compensation tool can help you estimate a payout on the go.
4. Get expert help: At AirAdvisor, we specialize in helping passengers secure airline payouts. With over {{count_reviews}} successful cases, our flight compensation experts can make sure you get the maximum from French Bee.