For years, people have blamed the U.S. Air Traffic Control (ATC) system for a whole range of problems. Too many flight delays? It’s because there aren’t enough controllers. A nationwide …
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These days, flight-tracking apps can tell you almost everything about your trip — except when your airline is hiding a delay. Even with all the technology at our fingertips, airlines …
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Airports
FAA: Flights Into Reagan National Airport Being Reduced Indefinitely
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegAccording to the Washington Post, the FAA has decided to decrease flights into Reagan National Airport. Instead of 28 flights per hour, the airport will now only accept 26 flights …
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Weather can disrupt airline travel any time of year, whether it’s spring thunderstorms, summer heatwaves, or winter snowstorms. While delays are never ideal, preparing ahead and staying flexible can make …
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See that title? Flights can become un-delayed and re-delayed? Yeah. My wife and I have experienced this situation on two separate occasions, so I’m sharing it with everyone. Not knowing …
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Travel
Strategies for Managing Flight Delays During Florida’s Thunderstorm Season
by joehegby joehegAs residents of Central Florida, we’re acutely aware of summer weather patterns. While the mornings can be pleasant, it isn’t long before the heat and humidity build, eventually resulting in …
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The traveling public breathed a collective sigh of relief when Memorial Day Weekend was over. Despite a record number of passengers going through the TSA checkpoints, air travel didn’t suffer …
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Airports
California Airport Warns of Upcoming Delays for 1/3 of All Flights
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurheg2024 hasn’t even started yet but one of the busiest airports in California is already warning that upwards of 1/3 of its flights are going to be subject to delays …
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Airlines
Unusual Reason for a Delayed Flight: Waiting for a Positioning Crew Member
by joehegby joehegAs a frequent traveler, you’re likely aware of the various factors that can cause flight delays. While weather conditions, mechanical problems, or delayed inbound flights are some of the common …