Europe’s 2025 Worst Airlines Ranked: Finnair Takes Bottom Spot

URGENT UPDATE: A shocking new ranking has just revealed the **worst airlines in Europe for 2025**, with **Finnair** taking the bottom spot. The study, conducted by **Flightright**, evaluated the **20 largest airlines** in Europe based on reliability, customer compensation practices, and overall passenger satisfaction.

Finnair’s score plummeted to a mere **2.48 out of 10** due to severe operational disruptions, including **strikes** and **last-minute cancellations**. Following closely are **Vueling** with **2.52** and **Ryanair** at **2.58**. This ranking serves as a wake-up call for travelers planning their journeys this year.

The findings are alarming, especially for passengers relying on these airlines for summer travel. **Flightright**, a German company specializing in passenger compensation claims, highlights that these airlines are failing to meet customer expectations. Many travelers have reported issues such as **delays**, **hidden fees**, and **poor customer service**.

A recent Reddit user shared their frustration with Finnair, stating:

“I have travelled with Finnair four times in the past six months, and all travels have had some issue – cancellation, postponement, paid seat for my partner given to someone else…”

The airline’s struggles are compounded by a **76.4% plunge in profits** in Q2 due to industrial action, leading to operational instability and an unreliable schedule. Another traveler lamented the general decline in service, saying, “Their flights are expensive, the service onboard is poor, and the planes are dirty.”

In a statement, a spokesperson for Finnair acknowledged the impact of strikes by the **Finnish Air Line Pilots’ Association** and the **Finnish Aviation Union**, which have severely affected flight reliability. “We are pleased that we have reached agreements with all our employee groups, and all the industrial actions are now behind us,” they stated, hopeful for improved operations going forward.

Here’s a breakdown of the **10 worst airlines in Europe** according to Flightright:

1. **Finnair** – **2.48** – Strikes, last-minute cancellations
2. **Vueling** – **2.52** – High summer cancellations, poor compensation
3. **Ryanair** – **2.58** – Delays, hidden fees, aggressive policies
4. **easyJet** – **2.68** – Service cuts, schedule instability
5. **KLM** – **2.72** – Customer service decline
6. **British Airways** – **2.72** – Long refund processing, long-haul issues
7. **Wizz Air** – **2.72** – Engine reliability concerns
8. **Condor** – **2.72** – Older fleet, inconsistent reliability
9. **Swiss International Air Lines AG** – **2.76** – Delays and ticket rebooking problems
10. **Turkish Airlines** – **2.80** – Long-haul complaints, compensation delays

Travelers should take note of these developments as they plan their trips. With the summer travel season in full swing, these ratings could significantly impact passenger choices.

Experts advise potential passengers to consider these rankings carefully before booking flights, as operational challenges may lead to further frustrations.

Stay tuned for updates as the airline industry continues to navigate these challenges.