China 'suffers worst flight delays'

[craigt3365]

China's major airports have the worst flight delays in the world, a report from travel industry monitor FlightStats says.

According to figures from around the world in June, Beijing and Shanghai airports came bottom for on-time flights, the US-based firm said.

Eight of the 10 worst-performing Asian airlines in terms of delays were Chinese carriers, the report added.

The report did not explain the reasons for poor performance.

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-23282724

[geriatrickid]

TG comes out as one of the best.

Take that TG bashers

http://cms.flightstats.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/June-2013-FlightStats-Asian-Airlines-On-time-Arrival.png

And now for a reality check. It was only for the month of June.

[craigt3365]

One of my favorite classes in college was statistics. Especially the chapter: How to Lie and Cheat with Statistics!!!

[Chao Lao Beach]

One of my favorite classes in college was statistics. Especially the chapter: How to Lie and Cheat with Statistics!!!

This 2 min youtube is Excellent, get past the first 30 secs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0ZZJXw4MTA

[craigt3365]

Very funny. That brings up another course I took. Marketing. And how to create survey questions to get the answers you want.

Ah...business...isn't it grand.