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1 out of 4 Flights Delayed in 2007; Worst in 13 Years
November 5, 2007
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  • The Department of Transportation (DOT) released the September on-time performance of the major airlines today and the results are still not good for travelers. While the on-time performance of the airlines improved in September, 20% of flights still did not arrive on time.

    According to an Associated press article, “more than 24% of flights arrived late in the first nine months of the year. The industry’s on-time performance this year remained the worst since comparable data began being collected in 1995.”

    This is disheartening to many travelers looking forward to returning home and visiting family during the upcoming holiday season.

    Read the Associated Press article here.