Travelers arrive for flights at Newark Liberty International Airport on November 30, 2021 in Newark, ... [+] New Jersey. On Saturday, 859 U.S.-based flights were canceled and 6,391 were delayed, according to FlightAware, bringing the total number of weekend cancellations to more than 1,500—and over 1,000 Friday flights were canceled. Travel likely surged this weekend because of Father’s Day on Sunday and the observance of Juneteenth as a federal holiday on Monday, giving many workers a three-day weekend. Air travel in Europe–where coronavirus travel restrictions have largely been lifted–has been marred by similar disruptions in recent weeks. Further Reading1,100 U.S. Flights Canceled Friday As Airlines Struggle With Travel Rebound (Forbes)Airfare, Gas—And Even Cookies?

Source: Forbes June 19, 2022 21:01 UTC