Time to Expose: What You Need To Know About Airline Misadventures

Currently, flying is the riskiest it has ever been, and there is no plan to resolve the issue any time soon.

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Have you flown lately? What has been your experience?

Statistically, the chances are it was a bumpy ride. Air travel has become increasingly stressful, uncomfortable, and unreliable over the past few years.

In fact, the problem is not just with the airlines but also with airports, staff shortages, severe weather delays, and a host of other factors that all come together to make flying an ordeal. The root of the problem is complicated.

Air travel has been disrupted due to a rise in flight delays and cancellations.

• Airlines have canceled over 13,000 flights due to pandemic-driven capacity reductions.
  • Passengers are reporting flight delays of three or more hours on many major airlines.
  • The disruptions are causing significant inconvenience for travelers and an economic impact for airlines.

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