Florida Airport Ranks #1 For Flight Delays
This Florida airport ranks #1 for flight delays. So if you want the best odds of being on time when flying this summer, try to avoid it. It is Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). The ranking comes from AirHelp, a company that focuses on the rights of air passengers. They collected data on airports with the most delays and flight disruptions in April. The idea is to give you valuable info when considering the airports to fly in and out of for your personal and business travel.
Florida Airport Ranks #1 For Flight Delays
According to the statistics, Fort Lauderdale saw more than 44% of all flights disrupted in April. However, I think it’s only fair we peer behind the curtain a little here. April did see a big influx of Spring Break travel. In addition, remember those terrible rains that flooded Lauderdale? The waters literally stranded people at the airport. That is not a normal occurrence. It stands to reason that these two things contributed to the airports dismal rating last month.
Other airports with flight delays
Fort Lauderdale does not stand alone by any means. Kahului Airport n Hawaii also ranked high on the list with over 36% of flights being disrupted. It’s the 3rd straight month this airport has shown up in the top five. Lihue Airport came in at number three, and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport ranked number four. Rounding out the top five is Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas.
One more thing. If you your summer travel involves the New York City area, try to avoid Newark Airport. It has the worst on time record for the area. It’s always good to keep these things in mind while booking your Memorial Day and summer travel. If you have a short travel window, the last thing you want is to spend half of your time off waiting in an airport.
Florida Destination Makes List Of Must-See Places This Summer
10. Shenandoah Valley, Virginia
Shenandoah Valley is located between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains. Known for wineries, farms and hiking.
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9. Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk, New York
Easily accessible by subway, you’ll find a great beach with a fun boardwalk with food and drinks, art and music.
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8. Asheville, North Carolina
Set in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville has a big art and music scene, a great culinary scene as well.
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7. Crystal River, Florida
Crystal River is just about 90 minutes north of Tampa and is the manatee capital of the world. A perfect location if you want to enjoy the Florida nature without the crowds and hustle and bustle of the big cities.
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6. Hocking Hills, Ohio
There’s lots to do in southeast Ohio from zip lining and canopy tours to horseback riding. Also at Hocking Hills State Park, explore trails, waterfalls and caves.
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5. Chicago, Illinois
Being from Chicago, I agree that summer is the best time to visit the city. So much to do from street festivals to sports games to the many museums the city has to offer.
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4. Mystic, Connecticut
Filming for the 80’s movie “Mystic Pizza” was done here, but there’s more to this town than that. Take a sailboat cruise, zip line at TreeTrails Adventure Park or take in some history at the Mystic Seaport Museum.
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3. Door County, Wisconsin
If you’re into water sports, you’ll find lots to do in Door County from paddleboarding, kayaking, fishing, water skiing and even scuba diving.
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2. Mobile, Alabama
Mobile is on Alabama’s Gulf Coast with plenty to explore like Bellingrath Gardens and Battleship Memorial Park.
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1. Mackinac Island, Michigan
This island is home to Mackinac Island State Park, where you can enjoy hiking, biking, kayaking and natural beauty like the limestone Arch Rock.
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