Summer air travel could be rough. Here's how travelers can prepare.
Summer air travel is expected to be challenging due to rising airfares, delays, and cancellations. A report indicates that on-time flight arrivals were at their worst level since 2014, with significant cancellations from major airlines. Factors such as a shortage of air traffic controllers and increased passenger volumes are contributing to the anticipated difficulties this season.
- ▪On-time flight arrivals in 2025 were the worst since 2014, with one in 12 flights arriving at least an hour late.
- ▪Airlines canceled over 100,000 flights last year, with American, Frontier, and JetBlue being the worst performers.
- ▪A shortage of air traffic controllers and weather disruptions are major contributors to flight delays and cancellations.
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- ▪ How much worse could air travel actually get? — The Globe and Mail
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MoneyWatch Summer air travel is shaping up to be a mess. Here's how travelers can prepare. .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-moneywatch.jpg'); } By Megan Cerullo Megan Cerullo Reporter, MoneyWatch Megan Cerullo is a New York-based reporter for CBS MoneyWatch covering small business, workplace, health care, consumer spending and personal finance topics. She regularly appears on CBS News 24/7 to discuss her reporting. Read Full Bio Megan Cerullo May 21, 2026 / 12:07 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Rising airfares, airport delays and flight cancellations could make travelers wish they had opted for a staycation this summer. On-time flight arrivals in 2025 were at their worst level since 2014, according to a new report from the U.S.
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