Summer Travel: Texas Airports with the Most Delays & Cancellations

The summer travel season is upon us, and while most hope for smooth sailing, flight delays and cancellations are a common occurrence. For those traveling through Texas, here's what you need to know about the busiest airports and their on-time performance.

Texas' Top 5 Busiest Airports:

• Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
• Dallas Love Field (DAL)
• Houston Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
• Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
• Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)

Delay & Cancellation Stats for 2024 (as of June):

Dallas DFW:

• Delayed: 23.74%
• Canceled: 1,187
• On-Time: 74.34%
• Canceled %: 1.65%

Dallas Love Field:

• Delayed: 19.03%
• Canceled: 302
• On-Time: 79.09%
• Canceled: 1.69%

Houston IAH:

• Delayed: 17.98%
• Canceled: 676
• On-Time: 79.18%
• Canceled %: 2.51%

Austin-Bergstrom:

• Delayed: 22.05%
• Canceled: 275
• On-Time: 76.33%
• Canceled %: 1.39%

Houston Hobby:

• Delayed: 18.81%
• Canceled: 152
• On-Time: 79.82%
• Canceled %: 1.11%

What to Do if Your Flight is Delayed/Canceled:

• Rebook via the airline's app or an agent.
• Book a hotel if needed.
• Know your rights: you are entitled to a cash refund if your flight is canceled and you alter plans. Soon, airlines will have to refund within 7 business days. Transportation.gov

TSA Reminders:

The TSA reminds travelers to avoid packing prohibited items like oversized liquids/aerosols, self-defense tools, certain tools, and firearms/replicas. For the full list, visit the "What Can I Bring?" tab on their website.