🟢 Which months experience the highest delays? Are the delays seasonal?
The chart shows that March and October consistently record the highest number of delays in which the highest spike in delays occurred in March 2020, due to global disruptions caused by the COVID-19 outbreak, which affected flight schedules, crew availability, and airport operations.
Seasonal trends appear to exist — delays tend to rise during certain months, due to:
March: Overlaps with the end of the first quarter of the year when operational reviews, weather changes, or increased travel (e.g., Easter planning) may occur.
October: May reflect end-of-year peak travel planning, weather disruptions, air traffic congestion and pre-holiday travel surges.
Fewer delays in months like June or November are due to stable weather and lower passenger volumes.
Delays are seasonal, which are driven by travel demand spikes, weather variations, and operational pressures.
Knowing these patterns can help Kenya Airways and similar carriers to forecast delays, optimize crew and fleet management, and improve customer satisfaction.
Proactive planning during historically high-delay months could reduce negative passenger experiences.