Are you planning to travel to see family and friends this holiday season? If so, you might need to pay attention to what airline you book your flight through.
U.S. airlines experienced significant holiday travel disruptions last December, with nearly every major carrier facing delays, according to new data released from iSelect.
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JetBlue Airways led the nation in holiday delays, with 29% of its December flights delayed. The carrier posted the highest slowdown of any U.S. airline, marking a particularly challenging peak-season performance.
GoJet Airlines and Air Wisconsin Airlines, two of United Airlines’ regional operators, tied for second place, each with 28% of flights delayed. This highlights the operational pressure on United’s regional network during the winter surge.
American Airlines’ regional partner PSA Airlines also struggled, recording a 27% delay rate. This placed it among the most disrupted carriers and underscored the difficulties faced by regional operators during the holiday rush.
Several other carriers posted delay rates above 20%, including American Airlines Network (26%), Piedmont Airlines (23%), Hawaiian Airlines Network (23%), CommuteAir, Spirit, SkyWest, and Frontier (each 22%), Alaska Airlines Network and Southwest Airlines (both 21%), Delta Air Lines Network (20%), and United Air Lines Network (19%).
From low-cost carriers to major legacy networks, this data shows that no part of the industry was immune from holiday disruptions.