U.S. Airlines Most Likely to Delay or Cancel Your Flight

Above, Twin Falls Magic Valley Regional Airport in 2020. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

The past several airline trips have soured me to flying.

With the exception of the Dallas/Fort Worth trip in January (in and out of Love Field in Dallas), I've had flights delayed (causing me to miss my connection flight) or outright cancelled. I don't (somewhat) count my overnight stranding in Salt Lake City in July as all airlines had to deal with severe thunderstorms practically everywhere.

Travel + Leisure has posted an article on the airlines and airports that are more likely to delay or cancel flights.

They start it with:

It's been a rough few weeks for airlines. Between bad weather and crew shortages, some major air carriers have made headlines, as they've had to delay or cancel hundreds of flights, leaving passengers stranded. As travel revs up ahead of the holiday season, potential passengers may be wondering where to hedge their bets when it comes to avoiding a vacation-ruining delay.

That's where The Family Vacation Guide comes in. Using data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), the website's newest study reveals the U.S. airlines and airports that most often experience delays. For frequent fliers and newbie alike, it may come as no surprise that even the biggest and most equipped airlines and airports are still prone to these scheduling issues.

To read the full article, go here.