Punctuallity has never been one of AAE´s strong points. To be honest, as you said, it´s more or less horrendous if we compare it with other charter airlines.
But we shouldn´t forget that last summer there were about 5 huracanes hitting the costs of Florida which completely destroyed AAE´s "timetables".
And now be serious, if you were the owner of Travel City Direct, which company would you shoose to operate your flights? Air Atlanta Europe or European? (if i could, i´d choose Virgin!! hahah but this is not included). You can say AAE are normally late, and it´s true. But at least AAE have a/c which are able to fly, enough spare engines, also have newer 747-300setc... and are allowed to takeoff/land in all airports ´CAUSE AAE DONT OWE MILLIONS $$$ to hundred of companies, airports, exworkers, ground agent companies, etc, etc.... AND THIS IS THE PROBLEM WITH EUROPEAN.