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Texas Airports: Busiest Hubs and Flight Delays/Cancellations.
New rules to protect air travelers were revealed by the Department of Transportation, including a refund guarantee if your flight is canceled.
Published June 12, 2024 at 10:42am by Marley Malenfant
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.
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