Flight delays and cancellations at major airports are prompting many travellers to adjust their plans according to the Global Rescue Summer 2025 Traveller Safety and Sentiment Survey.
When asked if they are scheduling air travel to avoid specific airports reporting operational issues, such as Newark, LAX, Toronto Pearson, London Gatwick and Charles de Gaulle, 41% of all respondents said yes.
“Flight disruptions are frustrating and expensive, and travellers are adapting by planning around problem airports,” said Dan Richards, CEO of The Global Rescue Companies.
The likelihood of avoiding specific airports was consistent across gender and age. Women (43%) and men (41%) responded similarly, as did travellers aged 35-54 (38%) and those 55 and older (43%).
The only notable exception was travellers under 35, who were about 25% less likely to avoid specific airports (31%) than older groups.
The biggest divide was between US and non-US travellers. US respondents were 42% more likely to avoid specific airports than their international counterparts (45% vs. 31%). Conversely, 31% of non-US travellers said they were comfortable using airports with reported issues, compared to just 25% of US respondents.
Additionally, nearly one in four travellers under 35 said they had “no choice” but to use certain airports – significantly more than older travellers. This may reflect fewer route options, budget constraints, or limited alternatives among younger respondents.
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