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It’s challenging to travel these days without delays, and the problem is compounded by the government shutdown, which has prompted hundreds, if not thousands, of TSA workers to call in sick as they have now gone without a paycheck for more than a month. At Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport, TSA wait lines exceeded three hours on Monday. Things are only going to get worse with holiday travel ramping up soon. A new study by airport transfer experts at Transfeero has identified which airports are likely to see the most disruption this holiday season. The study analyzed the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics data from November and December 2023 and 2024 to determine the top 30 worst U.S. airports for projected holiday flight delays and cancellations. DFW Grabs The Top Spot The study reveals that Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is projected to be the worst airport in the U.S. for flight delays and cancellations this month and next, with a combined rate of 17.23 percent. DFW earned the distinction thanks to being the nation’s busiest airport for connections. Thus, a whopping 25.13 percent of November flights and a massive 36.45 percent in December are expected to be delayed. “DFW travelers may be in for a long wait. Severe winter weather, combined with its role as a major hub for American Airlines, means even minor disruptions can ripple across the network,” the study reveals. “Storms sweeping through Texas and the central U.S. often ground flights, and when one hub slows down, the entire country feels it.” Newark Liberty International in New Jersey and San Diego International in Southern California round out the top three, both exceeding 16 percent combined delays and cancellations. According to the study, weather patterns, high-pressure volumes, and congested airspace are key contributors to winter flight disruption. The World’s Busiest Airport Ranks No. 4 The world’s busiest airport is no stranger to logistical chaos. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport’s enormous passenger volume, tens of millions during the holiday months, means even small hiccups can cascade into major delays. The study projects 37.56 percent of December flights may face delays, often linked to thunderstorms in late autumn and winter weather in the Southeast. As a major hub for Delta, any disruption here quickly affects connecting flights nationwide. The Full List
