The number of Americans traveling by air for the Fourth of July holiday is expected to surpass pre-COVID levels for the first time in four years but recent flight disruptions raise fresh questions about airlines' readiness to handle the summer travel rush.
like trimming schedules and beefing up staffing to prevent large-scale flight disruptions, though inclement weather in some regions presents a risk to travelers during the period.
About 35,000 flights were delayed and over 7,000 were canceled between Saturday, June 24th and Wednesday, June 28th, according to flight-tracking service FlightAware.bore the brunt of the disruptions, with about 19% of its scheduled flights canceled and about 47% delayed. The carrier has been apologizing to customers on Twitter for delays in responding to complaints, citing high call volumes.
"Nobody can control the weather, but it is important for airlines to create enough cushion in resilience in the system," Buttigieg told CNN.the Federal Aviation Administration for making the situation worse. In a staff memo, he said over 150,000 United customers were affected last weekend because of FAA staffing issues and its impact on managing traffic.
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