Do TAROM Delayed and Cancelled Flights Occur Frequently?

Whenever you fly, regardless of the airline you pick, you can potentially run into flight disruptions. On average, European passengers can expect cancellation rates to be in the 1% to 2% range, meaning that on any given day, it’s normal for up to 1 in 50 flights to be cancelled. When researching the top European airlines, we found that the average cancellation rate in 2022 was 1.39%, and in 2023, it increased slightly to 1.49%.

Eurocontrol also confirmed that in 2023, the network on-time arrival average was 71% in both 2022 and 2023. That means that it’s not uncommon for 15 out of 50 European flights to show up on the TAROM flights delayed list.

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Commonly Disrupted TAROM Routes

Using FlightStats data from 1 June to 31 July 2024, we have narrowed down the routes that most frequently land on the TAROM flights delayed list. Since every flight departs from or arrives at Bucharest Airport, this airport is always part of the most delayed routes, but here are the other destinations to watch out for:

Departure Airport

Arrival Airport

Flight Number

On-Time Rate

Excessive Delay Rate

Bucharest

Brussels

RO373

9%

64%

Athens

Bucharest

RO274

20%

40%

Bucharest

Amsterdam Schiphol

RO363

23%

35%

Bucharest

Cairo

RO101

29%

50%

Bucharest

Paris Charles de Gaulle

RO383

38%

63%

Bucharest

Athens

RO273

46%

29%

Bucharest

Budapest

RO237

47%

29%

Bucharest

Belgrade

RO211

48%

16%

*Based on info from Flight Stats from June 1  to July 31, 2024.

As for the cancelled flights list, certain routes have very high cancellation rates. They include:

  • RO210 from Chisinau to Bucharest: 100% cancelled (3)
  • RO201 from Bucharest to Chisinau: 100% cancelled (2)
  • RO262 from Istanbul to Bucharest: 83% cancelled (5)

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What Causes TAROM Cancelled Flights?

A cancelled flight can stem from a number of causes, and the best way to know the exact reason this airline had to cancel the flight is to ask them. Aside from that, the most common sources of flight cancellations include:

  • Poor weather. 
  • Mechanical issues resulting from aircraft maintenance problems or mechanical failures.
  • Lack of crew availability, including a shortage of pilots or flight attendants due to scheduling or unforeseen circumstances.
  • Air Traffic Control congestion or restrictions in airspace.
  • Security concerns, such as threats or security breaches that require precautionary measures.
  • Labour airlines strikes or airport staff strikes.

How To Limit TAROM Flight Disruptions

While labour strikes, staffing, weather, and aircraft issues are totally outside your control, there are a few things you can do to attempt to minimise your flight’s chances of ending up on our TAROM flight problems list. 

  • Fly as early as you can. When booking, opt for the earliest morning flight you can find. This limits the flights your plane will take before it gets to you and therefore limits the chances of a delayed or cancelled flight for you.
  • Don’t take connecting flights. More connections offer more opportunities for disruptions, so to avoid missed connections, fly direct. If that isn’t possible with TAROM (since they don’t have a huge selection of flights), using a different and potentially more expensive airline could be worth it. 
  • Stay away from TAROM’s most-delayed routes. If possible, don’t book a flight that is chronically delayed or cancelled according to our above list.

Recommended Steps if Your TAROM Flight is Delayed or Cancelled

  1. Seek out alternatives. When your flight is on the TAROM disruptions list, look for suitable alternatives to get you where you’re going. This will limit the impact the delayed or cancelled flight has on your trip. Try other airlines or other airports if you need to.
  2. Use our TAROM delayed/cancelled flights list. Stay up to date on the current status of your flight with our list. Then, you can react quickly and appropriately to changes.
  3. Think about a TAROM complaint. Once your trip is back on track, consider filing an official complaint with the airline based on Regulation EU261. Plus, knowing your passenger rights ahead of time can help you negotiate any on-the-spot offers TAROM makes. Our compensation calculator can tell you your expected payout quickly.

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