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Analysis: The 5 Most Delay-Prone US Airports For Departing Flights

While some of these airports might be hard to avoid, passengers may want to be ready for delays.

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FAA To Pause Departures From East Coast Airports Due To Major Storm

Delays and cancellations have stemmed from crew displacement and thunderstorms.

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Severe Weather Disrupts Weekend Air Travel In US Northeast

The impact of the storms was severe, with some airlines canceling up to 18% of their flights.

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FAA Issues Ground Stops At Both Chicago Airports Because Of Tornado

Severe weather around Chicago has affected flight operations at both of the city's international airports.

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How Airline Padding Is Driving Up Your Travel Times

Have you ever noticed your flight arriving earlier than usual?

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Storms Continue To Delay Flights In The Northeast United States

Severe weather has led to intense delays at airports along the East Coast.

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Flights Canceled & Delayed As Thunderstorms Sweep The US Northeast

Major airports across the United States are dealing with ground stops.

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Thunderstorms Ground Flights In Miami And Fort Lauderdale

The airports could see a repeat of weather conditions on Tuesday.

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Terminal E At Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Evacuated By Mistake

Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport evacuated all travelers in one of its terminals after an erroneous broadcast across its public address system.

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American Airlines Apologizes To Passengers For 3 Hour Delay With Free Drinks

The Phoenix-based pilot tried his best to save the day.

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Delay Compensation For Passengers Could Be Coming To Australian Airlines

Both the USA and Australia are starting the compensation discussion to further protect delayed and stranded travelers.

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London Gatwick Airport One Of The Worst UK Airports For Flight Delays In 2022

London Gatwick Airport's difficulties with on-time performance are profiled here.

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United Airlines Narrowbody Aircraft Retrofit Plan Met With Supply Chain Delays

Since announcing the cabin revamp two years ago, the airline has upgraded only one aircraft.

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Airbus Is Already Expecting Next Year's A320neo Deliveries Will Be Delayed

The manufacturer is already managing the expectations of airlines expecting new aircraft deliveries in 2024.

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Russian Volcanic Ash Cloud Prompts Alaska Airlines To Cancel Flights

Disruption is expected to run through Wednesday as the ash cloud from Russia's Shiveluch volcano passes over Western Alaska.

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US Air Traffic Control Shortages Are Now Causing More Airlines To Cancel Flights

Major carriers including JetBlue and American Airlines are already looking to scale back services in New York and Washington DC this summer.

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Which Types Of Delays Are The Most Common In US Aviation?

There is a wide range of possible factors.

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Delayed: Unseen Reasons For Your Late Departure

Explanations for travelers' misery that you might not have considered.

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London Gatwick Airport Passengers Met With Check-In Delays Due To IT Problems

The airport warned travelers to expect possible delays on Sunday.

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