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10 best and worst US airports for flight disruptions this summer

Traveling during the summer months is a popular time for vacationers, business travelers, and families alike. However, flight disruptions can significantly impact travel plans and cause frustration for passengers. In the United States, some airports experience a higher frequency of flight disruptions during the summer season due to various factors such as weather patterns, increased passenger volumes, or infrastructure limitations.

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According to the AirHelp website, here we have listed the 10 best and worst US airports in the United States for flight disruptions during the summer season. And factors that contribute to these airports’ greater rates of interruption, such as weather patterns, congestion, and operational issues.

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AirHelp examined slightly over 673,000 domestic and international flights from the 672 US airports that handled more than 5,000 flights in May.

10 Best US Airports With the Least Flight Disruption:

1.Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)Minneapolis-10.25% of flights disrupted

2. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)Detroit-11.36% of flights disrupted

3.New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)New York City-12.35% of flights disrupted

4. Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)Philadelphia-13.58% of flights disrupted

5.Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)Arlington, Virginia-14.12% of flights disrupted

6.Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)Salt Lake City-15.3% of flights disrupted

7.Portland International Airport (PDX)Portland, Oregon-15.82% of flights disrupted

8.Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU)Raleigh, North Carolina-17.42% of flights disrupted

9.Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)Alexandria, Virginia-17.44% of flights disrupted

10.O’Hare International Airport (ORD)Chicago-17.88% of flights disrupted

10 worst US Airports with most Flight Disruptions:

1. Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)Las Vegas-34.61% of flights disrupted

2.Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)Houston-31.77% of flights disrupted

3.Denver International Airport (DEN)Denver-29.58% of flights disrupted

4.Honolulu International Airport (HNL)Honolulu-28.83% of flights disrupted

5.San Francisco International Airport (SFO)San Francisco-27.03% of flights disrupted

6.Orlando International Airport (MCO)Orlando-26.67% of flights disrupted

7. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)Fort Lauderdale, Florida-26.29% of flights disrupted

8.Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)Dallas-25.38% of flights disrupted

9.Dallas Love Field (DAL) Dallas-22.62% of flights disrupted

10.Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)Baltimore-22.57% of flights disrupted

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Air India Express Aircraft Engine Part Falls Outside Delhi Airport; DGCA Orders Probe

Air India Express flight skids off runway while landing at Kochi airport

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched an inquiry following reports that metal fragments were discovered at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport after an Air India Express flight made an emergency landing on Monday evening.

The emergency landing was prompted by a detected engine fault, but fortunately, the landing was executed safely without any injuries to the passengers.

The situation began when crew members of the Air India Express flight reported an engine issue, leading to the emergency landing. The DGCA has confirmed that a thorough investigation is underway and has directed that the aircraft undergo a comprehensive safety inspection.

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The discovery of metal debris outside the airport has raised concerns, prompting the DGCA to probe whether these fragments are linked to the aircraft involved in the emergency landing. Authorities are particularly focused on whether the metal pieces, which were found near the airport, originated from the same Air India Express flight that experienced engine trouble.

While preliminary assessments suggest that the debris could be a broken blade from an aircraft engine, the exact source remains unconfirmed. The airline has yet to verify if the metal fragments are from their aircraft.

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The Delhi Police, working in conjunction with the DGCA, have initiated their own investigation to determine the origin of the metal pieces. A technical team is set to analyze whether the fragments are associated with the aircraft in question. As the investigation continues, a case has been filed with the airport authority to address the matter.