Among the top 10 U.S. airports for summer delays, all of them had at least a quarter of flights delayed. The No. 1 airport for delays was Chicago Midway International Airport.
Flight cancellations in the United States are highest at New York-area airports, while three Florida airports make the top 10 for the most flight delays.Short-staffed airlines say the federal government is also short-staffed at air traffic control facilities.
But the Federal Aviation Administration puts blame back on airline staffing issues as well as bad weather and heavy air traffic. “Look, we are counting on airlines to deliver for passengers and to be able to service the tickets that they sell,” Buttigieg said.
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