{"id":513,"date":"2023-12-01T15:50:48","date_gmt":"2023-12-01T16:50:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.stitchsations.com\/?p=513"},"modified":"2024-12-25T16:36:22","modified_gmt":"2024-12-25T16:36:22","slug":"major-airports-with-the-longest-departure-delays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.stitchsations.com\/index.php\/2023\/12\/01\/major-airports-with-the-longest-departure-delays\/","title":{"rendered":"Major airports with the longest departure delays"},"content":{"rendered":"

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About 1 in 5 passengers who flew in the U.S. this year have had to deal with the misfortune of their flight leaving late. Even though airlines publish their schedules, they don’t guarantee them.<\/p>\n

These days, flight delays are trending higher and higher, according to statistics from the Department of Transportation. In 2018 and 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic, the average share of departure delays for flights in the U.S. was 19% and 19.5%, respectively. In 2022 and 2023 (as of August), departure delays were up to 21.5% and 22%, the highest average in nearly a decade.<\/p>\n

Unlike the more generous regulations in the European Union, U.S. carriers are not obligated to compensate passengers for flight delays<\/strong>. However, each company has its own policy, so travelers may be able to get something in exchange for the headache of a delay. It’s always advisable to check with the airline to see if they will make accommodations, such as rebooking on a different flight or providing meal vouchers.<\/p>\n

Since the federal government doesn’t require airlines to provide passengers with delay protections, it’s up to the flying public to ensure a delayed flight doesn’t ruin plans. When traveling for an immovable event like a wedding or cruise, for example, consider leaving a day in advance to add a buffer for any potential delays. Some travel insurance policies<\/a> also compensate for long delays and could provide reimbursements for food, hotels, and more.<\/p>\n

It’s wise to be particularly cautious when flying from certain U.S. airports that report more flight delays across all U.S. airlines than others. TravelPerk<\/a> explored 25 of the biggest airports in the country and ranked them according to the share of departure flights that experience delays, using data from the Department of Transportation<\/a> from September 2022 to August 2023.<\/p>\n

Continue reading to find out if your nearest airport is prone to pushing back flight times.<\/p>\n

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Rank<\/th>\nCity<\/th>\nTotal Flights<\/th>\n% Flight Delayed
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1<\/td>\nBaltimore\/
Washington International<\/td>\n		92,636<\/td>\n31.20%<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\nOrlando International<\/td>\n158,419<\/td>\n30.30%<\/td>\n22<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nDenver International<\/td>\n288,782<\/td>\n29.30%<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\nHarry Reid International (Las Vegas)<\/td>\n187,617<\/td>\n29.10%<\/td>\n18<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\nMiami International<\/td>\n100,401<\/td>\n26.60%<\/td>\n21<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\nNewark Liberty International<\/td>\n144,038<\/td>\n25.90%<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\nDallas\/Fort Worth International<\/td>\n279,358<\/td>\n25.10%<\/td>\n23<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>\nJohn F. Kennedy International<\/td>\n136,057<\/td>\n24.30%<\/td>\n23<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\nGeorge Bush Intercontinental\/Houston<\/td>\n139,511<\/td>\n23.70%<\/td>\n18<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/td>\nAustin-Bergstrom International<\/td>\n91,862<\/td>\n22.60%<\/td>\n17<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11<\/td>\nLogan International (Boston)<\/td>\n141,691<\/td>\n22.50%<\/td>\n21<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12<\/td>\nPhoenix Sky Harbor International<\/td>\n171,771<\/td>\n22.40%<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13<\/td>\nHartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International<\/td>\n330,268<\/td>\n22.00%<\/td>\n17<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14<\/td>\nNashville International<\/td>\n94,327<\/td>\n21.60%<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15<\/td>\nCharlotte Douglas International<\/td>\n206,146<\/td>\n20.90%<\/td>\n19<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
16<\/td>\nChicago O’Hare International<\/td>\n277,274<\/td>\n20.70%<\/td>\n18<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
17<\/td>\nLaGuardia (New York)<\/td>\n168,772<\/td>\n20.50%<\/td>\n23<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
18<\/td>\nSan Francisco International<\/td>\n134,948<\/td>\n20.40%<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
19<\/td>\nLos Angeles International<\/td>\n192,726<\/td>\n19.70%<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20<\/td>\nPhiladelphia International<\/td>\n98,234<\/td>\n18.40%<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
21<\/td>\nSeattle\/Tacoma International<\/td>\n175,949<\/td>\n18.20%<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
22<\/td>\nRonald Reagan Washington National<\/td>\n143,183<\/td>\n18.10%<\/td>\n19<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
23<\/td>\nDetroit Metro Wayne County<\/td>\n124,715<\/td>\n17.80%<\/td>\n18<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
24<\/td>\nSalt Lake City International<\/td>\n108,272<\/td>\n17.60%<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
25<\/td>\nMinneapolis-St Paul International<\/td>\n120,552<\/td>\n16.70%<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>
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