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Are you traveling by plane this summer? These are the US airports that are expected to experience the most delays in the coming months.
Summer is always a busy time to travel, and this year is no exception. The Federal Aviation Administration has already warned travelers to expect delays, especially in cities like New York, due to staff shortages this summer.
According to AAA, 3.4 million travelers flew over Memorial Day weekend, an increase of 5.4% from 2019, showing that travel is fully back and bigger than ever.
The Hopper travel booking platform has just launched a prediction on which US airports will have the most delays this summer, based on actual data from June to last August.
Here are the top airports to watch out for that are likely to experience the most flight delays and cancellations this summer:
1. Chicago, IL (MDW)
Chicago Midway International Airport is expected to be one of the worst airports for summer travel delays this year.
During the summer of 2022, a whopping 42% of flights departing from this airport were delayed and 2% cancelled, for a total of 44% disrupted flights.
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2. Baltimore, Maryland (BCI)
Another airport to watch out for this summer is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. If you are flying from this airport, be prepared for delays.
Last summer 36% of flights were delayed and 3% cancelled, and this summer could be a similar story when it comes to disrupted flights.
3. Newark, NJ (EWR)
Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey had the highest flight cancellation rate of any airport on this list last summer.
A staggering 7% of all flights were cancelled, while another 29% were delayed, for a total of 36% disrupted flights.
4. Dallas, Texas (DAL)
Another airport that may experience major flight delays this summer is Dallas Love Field Airport.
During the summer of 2022, a third of all flights were delayed from this airport and 2% were cancelled, for a total of 35% disrupted flights.
5. New York, New York (JFK)
If you’re flying out of New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport this summer, you should be aware that the possibility of delays is high, especially considering the ongoing shortage of air traffic controllers that is severely affecting this airport.
Last summer, 31% of flights were delayed and 3% canceled at JFK.
6. Orlando, Florida (MCO)
Orlando is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States, and unfortunately, its airport is also one of the worst delayed.
Based on data from last summer, Orlando International Airport experienced 31% of flights delayed and 2% cancelled, for a total impact of 33% disrupted flights.
7. Las Vegas, Nevada (LAS)
Finally, one of the worst airports to watch out for this summer is Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Just under a third of all flights last summer were disrupted at this airport, with 30% delayed and 2% cancelled.
How to avoid flight delays this summer
While there is no foolproof way to avoid flight delays, there are certain steps you can take to minimize the likelihood of one occurring.
One of the best things you can do is book an early morning flight.
Based on data from the US Department of Transportation86% of the flights that leave between 6 and 7 a.m. are on time, while only 66% of the flights that leave between 10 and 11 p.m. are on time.
Check out this guide for more tips on how to avoid flight delays and cancellations this summer.
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