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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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PIA Reinstates Manchester and Paris Routes After EU Ban Lift

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced plans to resume flights to Europe starting in January, beginning with Paris as its first destination.

The decision follows the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) removal of a long-standing ban on the airline. PIA’s inaugural flight to Paris is scheduled for January 10, with bookings opening on December 9.

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In an official statement, PIA spokesperson Abdullah Hafeez Khan confirmed that the first flight schedule has been approved, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s recovery efforts. The EU ban had previously cost PIA approximately Rs40 billion ($144 million) annually in lost revenue, compounding its financial struggles.

With European operations restarting, PIA is now setting its sights on the United Kingdom. The airline plans to seek approval from the UK Department for Transport (DfT) to resume flights to major British cities such as London, Manchester, and Birmingham.

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These routes are anticipated to see high demand once necessary clearances are obtained. The lifting of the EU ban represents a key achievement for PIA as it works to rebuild its international network and regain its standing in the global aviation market.

By restoring flights to Europe and aiming for UK destinations, PIA is taking critical steps toward recovering lost ground and improving its financial outlook.