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Millions of Americans are expected to travel over the Independence Day holiday, but new data suggests passengers flying through the New York City area could face the highest risk of canceled flights. An analysis by Rightway Parking, which examined more than two million departures and arrivals during the past five Fourth of July travel periods (2021 to 2025), found that Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA), and New York John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) recorded the highest cancellation rates among the nation’s busiest airports. According to the study, Newark topped the list with a 3.7% cancellation rate, followed by LaGuardia at 3.3% and JFK at 2.7%.
While the New York airports led in cancellations, Orlando International Airport (MCO) experienced the highest rate of flight delays at 34.1%, followed by San Juan’s Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) at 32.9%, and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) at 31.8%.
Nationwide, the study found that an average of 24.7% of flights were delayed during the July Fourth travel period over the past five years (while approximately 2% were canceled). Among airlines, JetBlue posted the highest delay rate at 35.7%, followed by Allegiant Air (33.8%), and Frontier Airlines (31.8%). Regional carriers recorded the highest cancellation rates with Republic Airways leading at 3.4%, followed by Endeavor Air (2.3%), and PSA Airlines (2.1%).
The analysis used flight performance data from the US Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation (DOT) Statistics, reviewing operations at airports handling more than 10,000 arrivals and departures during each Independence Day from 2021 through 2025.
Anthony’s Take: With summer thunderstorms, heavy passenger volumes, the nation’s 250th, World Cup, and congested airspace all contributing to disruptions, travelers flying through major hubs (particularly in the Northeast) are encouraged to monitor flight status closely and allow extra time for potential delays this holiday weekend.
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