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These Airports Have the Most Weather Delays During the Holidays, According to a New Study

San Francisco International Airport has the highest weather-related flight delays during the holiday season at 42.3%.

Flights at Calif. airport delayed for hours due to fog. It's not SFO.

Thick fog at San Diego International Airport has resulted in significant flight cancellations and delays, affecting holiday travel plans.

Here's how good or bad JFK and LaGuardia are during the holiday season: data

LaGuardia leads in reliability and pricing, while JFK struggles with higher costs and delays during the holiday season.

These Airports Have the Most Weather Delays During the Holidays, According to a New Study

San Francisco International Airport has the highest weather-related flight delays during the holiday season at 42.3%.

Flights at Calif. airport delayed for hours due to fog. It's not SFO.

Thick fog at San Diego International Airport has resulted in significant flight cancellations and delays, affecting holiday travel plans.

Here's how good or bad JFK and LaGuardia are during the holiday season: data

LaGuardia leads in reliability and pricing, while JFK struggles with higher costs and delays during the holiday season.
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#passenger-experience

Flying is about to become even more miserable

Extreme heat can exacerbate flight delays and passenger discomfort, leading to chaotic situations.

It happened again: Delta passengers endured a 5-hour flight to nowhere, ending up back at JFK

Safety protocols led to Delta's Boeing 767 returning to JFK after a potential engine issue, causing significant delays for passengers.

British Airways flights in chaos as another IT failure strikes

British Airways faces significant operational disruptions due to a major IT failure, affecting tens of thousands of passengers.

Queues ease at Dublin Airport as power restored but thousands of premises in North Dublin still without electricity

Power has been restored, but significant delays and queues continue for passengers at Dublin Airport's Terminal 2 after an outage.

Flying is about to become even more miserable

Extreme heat can exacerbate flight delays and passenger discomfort, leading to chaotic situations.

It happened again: Delta passengers endured a 5-hour flight to nowhere, ending up back at JFK

Safety protocols led to Delta's Boeing 767 returning to JFK after a potential engine issue, causing significant delays for passengers.

British Airways flights in chaos as another IT failure strikes

British Airways faces significant operational disruptions due to a major IT failure, affecting tens of thousands of passengers.

Queues ease at Dublin Airport as power restored but thousands of premises in North Dublin still without electricity

Power has been restored, but significant delays and queues continue for passengers at Dublin Airport's Terminal 2 after an outage.
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#thanksgiving-travel

Rain and wind delay hundreds of flights at SFO with Thanksgiving travel rush underway

80 million Americans are expected to travel during Thanksgiving, with significant delays caused by weather affecting air travel.

Wintry Weather Conditions and FAA Staff Shortages Could Complicate Thanksgiving Travel Across the U.S. - What to Know

Travelers flying this Thanksgiving should be prepared for delays due to winter storms and air traffic controller shortages, affecting major airports across the U.S.

Over 100 flights delayed, canceled at SFO due to atmospheric river

Severe weather conditions led to ground delays at San Francisco International Airport, anticipated to impact travel for several days.

Rain and wind delay hundreds of flights at SFO with Thanksgiving travel rush underway

80 million Americans are expected to travel during Thanksgiving, with significant delays caused by weather affecting air travel.

Wintry Weather Conditions and FAA Staff Shortages Could Complicate Thanksgiving Travel Across the U.S. - What to Know

Travelers flying this Thanksgiving should be prepared for delays due to winter storms and air traffic controller shortages, affecting major airports across the U.S.

Over 100 flights delayed, canceled at SFO due to atmospheric river

Severe weather conditions led to ground delays at San Francisco International Airport, anticipated to impact travel for several days.
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It's Not Your Imagination. Airlines Are Padding Flight Times.

Flights from JFK to LAX are slower than in 1995, yet on-time arrival rates have improved due to adjusted schedules.
#weather-impact

Delays at SFO continue amid second wave of massive storm

Severe weather at San Francisco International Airport leads to significant flight delays and cancellations for the second consecutive day.

WestJet says extreme cold causing 'significant' operational impacts across Prairies | CBC News

WestJet is experiencing operational impacts due to extremely cold weather in the Prairies and parts of B.C.
Frigid temperatures have rendered de-icing fluid ineffective and left essential equipment inoperable.

Delays at SFO continue amid second wave of massive storm

Severe weather at San Francisco International Airport leads to significant flight delays and cancellations for the second consecutive day.

WestJet says extreme cold causing 'significant' operational impacts across Prairies | CBC News

WestJet is experiencing operational impacts due to extremely cold weather in the Prairies and parts of B.C.
Frigid temperatures have rendered de-icing fluid ineffective and left essential equipment inoperable.
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#gatwick-airport

Gatwick Airport on lockdown as passengers evacuated over 'security incident'

Gatwick Airport is currently under lockdown due to a security incident, impacting flights and passenger access to the South Terminal.

Which flights are scheduled to leave Gatwick South Terminal amid evacuation?

Gatwick Airport's South Terminal faced evacuation and flight delays due to an ongoing security investigation.

Second day of Gatwick chaos as terminal fire alarm sparks evacuation

Chaos erupted in Gatwick Airport due to a fire alarm, causing mass evacuation and flight delays.

Gatwick ranked worst airport in UK for flight issues with average delay of 27 minutes

Gatwick Airport had the worst flight delays in the UK in 2023, averaging nearly 27 minutes behind schedule due to air traffic control shortages.

Gatwick Airport on lockdown as passengers evacuated over 'security incident'

Gatwick Airport is currently under lockdown due to a security incident, impacting flights and passenger access to the South Terminal.

Which flights are scheduled to leave Gatwick South Terminal amid evacuation?

Gatwick Airport's South Terminal faced evacuation and flight delays due to an ongoing security investigation.

Second day of Gatwick chaos as terminal fire alarm sparks evacuation

Chaos erupted in Gatwick Airport due to a fire alarm, causing mass evacuation and flight delays.

Gatwick ranked worst airport in UK for flight issues with average delay of 27 minutes

Gatwick Airport had the worst flight delays in the UK in 2023, averaging nearly 27 minutes behind schedule due to air traffic control shortages.
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These Were the Airports with the Highest Thanksgiving Wait Times Last Year, According to a New Report

Miami International Airport had the longest Thanksgiving wait times last year, averaging 54.1 minutes, surpassing other major airports.

Flights delayed at Newark Airport over mysterious 'equipment outage' and possible hurricane chaos

Flight delays at Newark Liberty International Airport are caused by an equipment outage and increased traffic from Hurricane Milton.
Travelers should expect delays averaging 15 minutes as operations are affected by weather and equipment issues.
#customer-service

I booked a Frontier flight to save money, but it backfired. I spent hundreds to switch airlines during my layover.

Traveling with Frontier Airlines can lead to significant delays and uncertainties, impacting subsequent travel plans.

Long queues at Dublin Airport as power restored but 34,000 premises in North Dublin still without electricity

Power restored to Dublin Airport after outage caused delays and long queues for passengers.

I booked a Frontier flight to save money, but it backfired. I spent hundreds to switch airlines during my layover.

Traveling with Frontier Airlines can lead to significant delays and uncertainties, impacting subsequent travel plans.

Long queues at Dublin Airport as power restored but 34,000 premises in North Dublin still without electricity

Power restored to Dublin Airport after outage caused delays and long queues for passengers.
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#air-traffic-control

Europe's biggest airline boss is calling for the resignation of a top air traffic controller over flight chaos in London

Ryanair calls for UK air traffic control chief's resignation after severe flight delays.

Technical problem at German air traffic control causes delays and some cancellations

A technical problem at Germany's air traffic control agency caused significant flight disruptions across the country on Friday.

Europe's biggest airline boss is calling for the resignation of a top air traffic controller over flight chaos in London

Ryanair calls for UK air traffic control chief's resignation after severe flight delays.

Technical problem at German air traffic control causes delays and some cancellations

A technical problem at Germany's air traffic control agency caused significant flight disruptions across the country on Friday.
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#dublin-airport

Disruption at Dublin Airport as power outage hits North County Dublin

Power outage in North County Dublin affects Terminal 2 operations at Dublin Airport, likely causing flight delays.

Dublin Airport delays continue as power restored but 34,000 premises in North Dublin still without electricity

A power outage at Dublin Airport caused delays in Terminal 2, but most flights proceeded normally despite the incident.

Disruption at Dublin Airport as power outage hits North County Dublin

Power outage in North County Dublin affects Terminal 2 operations at Dublin Airport, likely causing flight delays.

Dublin Airport delays continue as power restored but 34,000 premises in North Dublin still without electricity

A power outage at Dublin Airport caused delays in Terminal 2, but most flights proceeded normally despite the incident.
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#passenger-rights

US airlines will owe you money for delays under new proposal

The Biden Administration plans to introduce compensation for US airline passengers facing delays or cancellations.
Airlines may soon be required to provide cash compensation and cover meals and lodging for flight disruptions.

Travelers Will Soon Receive Automatic Refunds For Canceled Or Significantly Delayed Flights

Airlines must now provide automatic cash refunds for significant flight delays or cancellations.

Caught in the CrowdStrike Outage? Here's How to Get Compensated.

Airline responsibility for passenger reimbursement in case of flight delays and cancellations due to outages in their control.

US airlines will owe you money for delays under new proposal

The Biden Administration plans to introduce compensation for US airline passengers facing delays or cancellations.
Airlines may soon be required to provide cash compensation and cover meals and lodging for flight disruptions.

Travelers Will Soon Receive Automatic Refunds For Canceled Or Significantly Delayed Flights

Airlines must now provide automatic cash refunds for significant flight delays or cancellations.

Caught in the CrowdStrike Outage? Here's How to Get Compensated.

Airline responsibility for passenger reimbursement in case of flight delays and cancellations due to outages in their control.
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#air-travel

Flight tracking app now uses AI to predict plane delays

The Flighty app uses AI to predict flight delays up to 6 hours in advance by monitoring aircraft and airspace issues.

Dozens of flights delayed at Miami International Airport due to lightning warnings

Repeated lightning warnings caused flight delays at Miami International Airport, impacting dozens of flights due to safety protocols.

Flight tracking app now uses AI to predict plane delays

The Flighty app uses AI to predict flight delays up to 6 hours in advance by monitoring aircraft and airspace issues.

Dozens of flights delayed at Miami International Airport due to lightning warnings

Repeated lightning warnings caused flight delays at Miami International Airport, impacting dozens of flights due to safety protocols.
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Here's the airport the FAA says led the nation in flight delays

Harry Reid International Airport had the highest flight delays of any major U.S. airport in fiscal 2023, driven by multiple operational factors.

My Flight Was Delayed 2 Hours, and These 10 Amazon Finds Helped Make Time Fly - Starting at $9

Being prepared with essential travel items like noise-canceling headphones and e-readers can make flight delays more manageable.

Delays and cancellations continue at Logan Airport

Check with your airline before traveling for possible flight delays or cancellations due to Tropical Storm Debby.

Flighty's popular flight-tracking app can now predict delays using machine learning | TechCrunch

Flighty app's new version uses machine learning to predict and provide early warnings of flight delays, helping users make informed decisions and potentially avoid lengthy delays.
#global-technology-outage

Travelers face disruptions at New York airports following IT outage * Brooklyn Paper

The IT issue with CrowdStrike software has caused significant disruptions for carriers operating out of JFK, EWR, and LGA airports.

LAX returning to normal after global tech outage

Los Angeles International Airport is returning to normal after a global technology outage caused delays and cancellations in flights.

Travelers face disruptions at New York airports following IT outage * Brooklyn Paper

The IT issue with CrowdStrike software has caused significant disruptions for carriers operating out of JFK, EWR, and LGA airports.

LAX returning to normal after global tech outage

Los Angeles International Airport is returning to normal after a global technology outage caused delays and cancellations in flights.
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Airports seeing residual delays after thunderstorms ground flights on Thursday

Flights from four NYC-area airports were grounded due to severe thunderstorms impacting outgoing and incoming flights.

Bay Area eclipse travelers stranded in Austin after airport mishap led to 3-hour lines

Southwest Airlines operations resume after eclipse influx in Austin.

A United Airlines plane external panel discovered missing after Oregon flight

Airport personnel discovered a missing section of a United Airlines aircraft during a routine inspection in Southern Oregon.
The flight landed safely, but the missing part caused delays and eventual cancellation of the connecting flight to Denver.

Storms dump heavy snowfall in northern Arizona after leaving California a muddy mess

Heavy snow shut down parts of major interstates in northern Arizona.
Low-lying clouds delayed dozens of flights in Phoenix.

Storms delay and cancel flights at airports across California. Here's the latest

Some California airports are experiencing flight delays and cancellations due to heavy rain and high winds.
Sacramento International Airport had 47 canceled flights on Sunday, while San Francisco International Airport had 31 flight cancellations and 234 delays.

Logan says check your flight, with more than a hundred delayed flights amid rainstorm

Over 130 flights have been delayed and more than 30 flights have been canceled due to a strong storm in Boston.
Another storm is expected to bring high wind and rain, potentially causing further delays and cancellations.

Global tech outage results in delays at New York's airports; cyberattack ruled out | amNewYork

New York airports experience delays from global internet outage due to faulty Windows update.
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