From CNBC: 2024-08-05 14:29:38

As summer travel picks up, flight delays and cancellations are on the rise, with bad weather accounting for 66% of delays in 2024. FAA data shows a global IT outage in July grounded thousands of flights. Airlines vary in compensating passengers for disruptions, with some now required to promptly issue refunds.

Experts recommend booking early flights, avoiding connections, building in a buffer day, flying on less busy weekdays, and packing strategically to cope with delays and cancellations. Passengers flying abroad may have more rights depending on international rules, especially those traveling to and from Europe.

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