Why are budget airlines constantly delayed and canceling flights, when main airlines usually takeoff as scheduled?

Question

Why are budget airlines constantly delayed and canceling flights, when main airlines usually takeoff as scheduled?

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Answer 1

Delays can happen due to a variety of reasons.

1. Lack of manpower
2. Poorly serviced/older planes that need to be tuned up more frequently
3. Snowballing delays (one delay begets another)
4. This is inside info, but Air Traffic Controllers will usually prioritize the more expensive airline. Of course, this may vary based on country and whatnot.