In 2019, just under two out of every 100 flights was canceled. This year, it's up to about 24%. But this is kind of looking like a bad summer, but not a drastically bad summer. To some extent, it might be perception. A lot of us haven't been on any big trips throughout the pandemic. You can miss a wedding after a pandemic where you're locked into your local area. There's a lot riding on these.
Across the United States, airline travel this summer has been roiled by canceled flights, overbooked planes, disappointment and desperation.
Two and a half years after the pandemic began and with restrictions easing, why is flying still such an unpleasant experience?
Guest: Niraj Chokshi, a business reporter for The New York Times.
Background reading:
- The question for many travelers is whether they can trust airlines to get them where they want to go on time. Here is what to know about the air travel mess.
- Travelers on both sides of the Atlantic have endured long lines, delays or cancellations, and plenty of frustration. Is this the new normal?
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