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Flight Cancellations Plague Holiday Travelers

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Newark NJ, on December 22nd, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced that for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, monthly air passenger levels across the agency’s regional airports surpassed pre-pandemic volumes. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey run Newark, LaGuardia and John F. Kennedy airports.

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24% of U.S. flights have been delayed due to the surge in travel demand (dubbed ‘revenge travel’) following pandemic restrictions being eased

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  • 2 in 3 travelers said they believe flight cancellations have become ‘the new norm’.
  • 53% also said they’re more likely to travel to their destination by road instead of plane.
  • 65% don’t believe the Department of Transport is doing enough to help travelers.
  • Interactive map showing cancellation compensation across America.

Newark NJ, Within just the first six months of 2022, nearly a quarter (24%) of U.S. flights have been delayed, of which the consequences have been exacerbated due to the surge in travel demand (dubbed ‘revenge travel‘) following pandemic restrictions being eased. By July, more flight cancellations had occurred thana there were throughout the entirety of 2021. The Department of Transportation has said airlines should bear the brunt of the blame due to flight overscheduling, followed by confusing guidelines on compensating passengers in refunds or vouchers for these inconveniences.

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