Jul
14
After all the problems the public had with air travel last summer the federal government said things would be better this year. Guess What! They are just as screwed up as last summer. But does that surprise you? The fact that our government couldn’t fix something?
The nations air traffic control system is still having problems dealing with all the flights it monitors. And financial difficulties with some airlines have made improving operations difficult.
30% of all flights in June were late or canceled. With New York’s LaGuardia Airport still being the biggest culprit, with delays almost as long as last summer. Only 52% of their flights arrived on schedule compared to last years 56%.
Biggest problems seem to be with United and American, both of which use Chicago as a major hub. Chicago has had a been hit not only with flight congestion but also some bad weather this year.
The FAA says they have made changes and improved the air traffic control system. Just imagine when these government bureaucrats are running our health care system!
From what I’ve read it appears the biggest problems fliers have is with customer service issues. Crews that care little about the comfort of their passengers, few if any in-flight amenities and little help with missed or delayed flights.
I suggest my readers prepare for additional delays and flight problems this summer. Leave extra time for connecting flights. Don’t book events such as a cruise departure close to your flights arrival time.
