IROPs in aviation: the real cost of being unprepared
IROPs are not an exception in aviation. They are part of the system. Weather events, technical issues, crew constraints or airport congestion happen every day. The real problem is not the disruption itself, but how airlines respond when it happens.
What IROPs really mean for airlines
IROPs go far beyond delayed flights. They directly impact:
- Operational efficiency.
- Direct and indirect costs.
- Brand reputation.
- Passenger experience.
- Regulatory compliance.
Every delayed or poorly informed decision has a financial and operational cost.
The hidden cost of poor disruption management
Most airlines measure the cost per minute of delay. Few measure:
- Human hours lost coordinating manually.
- Decisions made with incomplete or outdated data.
- Overreliance on spreadsheets, emails and messaging tools.
- Lack of traceability in operational decisions.
These invisible costs quietly erode margins.
The common mistake: reacting instead of anticipating
Many operations teams work in constant firefighting mode.
High-performing airlines operate with:
- Global operational visibility.
- Clear scenarios and priorities.
- Faster, well-informed decisions.
- Reduced friction between teams.
Where duerming comes in
duerming does not promise to eliminate IROPs.
It helps airlines manage them with clarity, structure and control by centralizing critical information and supporting better operational decisions when pressure is highest.
IROPs will always exist. Chaos does not have to.
Being prepared is no longer a competitive advantage, it is a necessity.