The number of people traveling by air in the United States 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.
The U.S. Transportation Security Administration said it screened 2.7 million passengers on Thursday, up 32% from 2019.at an FAA facility in the Washington area created significant delays for air travelers on the U.S. East Coast. The disruptions have left passengers fuming, with many United customers venting frustration on social media about long lines, delays in rebooking flights and misplaced luggage.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has called the summer travel season a "stress test" for airline operations.
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