US flight delays and tarmac waits hit worst levels in years
New analysis of federal data shows U.S. airline delays and tarmac waits surged in 2025, delivering the weakest on-time performance for travelers in more than a decade.
William Daniels
William writes about travel from the ground up. His work focuses on remote routes, working ports, border crossings, ferry lines, and the landscapes that shape how people move across regions.
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Storms Trigger Flight Delays at Chicago O’Hare
Thunderstorms moving across the Chicago area have led to significant flight delays at O’Hare International Airport, with airlines adjusting schedules and advising passengers to check status updates.
Travel turmoil grips Gulf hubs as delays and cancellations mount
Fresh turbulence across Middle East air corridors has delayed 132 flights and cancelled 28, disrupting journeys via Dubai, Sharjah, Kuwait, Cairo, Paris and other key cities.
US Flight Delays and Tarmac Waits Surge to Decade Highs
A new consumer analysis finds 2025 brought the worst mix of flight delays, cancellations and lengthy tarmac waits in more than a decade for US travelers.
Airbus Puts A220-500 Stretch On Ice Amid 2026 Boom
Airbus has quietly paused work on its stretched A220-500, even as it targets record 2026 profits and deliveries, reshaping expectations for the mid‑market jet segment.
MyFlyYatra pushes premium business fares from North America
MyFlyYatra is ramping up premium business class booking options from the US and Canada, targeting value conscious long haul travelers with discounted global routes.
Halifax Transatlantic Flights Jump 40% For Summer 2026
Halifax Stanfield is set for a 40 percent jump in transatlantic departures this summer as airlines layer new European routes onto a growing Atlantic gateway.
Delays Mount at Austin Airport as Carriers Battle Disruptions
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is grappling with dozens of delays and a string of cancellations affecting American, Envoy, Southwest and other carriers across U.S. routes.
Cancellations at Harry Reid Disrupt Routes Across US, UK, Mexico
A cluster of cancellations and delays at Las Vegas Harry Reid International rippled through major routes linking the US, UK and Mexico on June 7.
Storms Snarl Flights at Dallas Love Field and DFW
Strong thunderstorms over North Texas triggered a ground stop at Dallas Fort Worth International and significant delays at Dallas Love Field on June 7.
Jazeera Airways Launches Summer Sale With Up To 30% Off
Jazeera Airways unveils a limited-time summer sale offering up to 30 percent off one-way and return fares across Europe and the Middle East.
Weather and Congestion Trigger Fresh Disruptions at U.S. Hubs
More than 150 cancellations and nearly 500 delays disrupted air travel across the United States, with Texas, New York, Illinois and Georgia facing the heaviest fallout.
Travel agents sound alarm on EES queues for summer trips
Travel agents across Europe are warning of hours-long queues at Schengen borders this summer as the EU’s new Entry/Exit System beds in.
IATA Warns of Summer Chaos as EU Biometric Borders Bite
Europe’s new Entry/Exit System is already lengthening queues, and airlines warn that summer demand could turn biometric border checks into hours-long airport delays.
Air Arabia Adds Uzbekistan to Fast-Growing UAE Hub Network
Air Arabia’s entry into Uzbekistan deepens links between Sharjah and Central Asia, reinforcing a broader network push across Kazakhstan, Russia, India and Saudi Arabia.