As the holiday season approaches, travelers are being warned about the airports and airlines most prone to delays due to weather. A new survey by Upgraded Points, a Texas-based travel company, highlights the airports that experience the highest percentage of weather-related delays. Leading the pack are San Francisco, Newark, and New York airports, with San Francisco’s weather delay rate reaching 42.3%, mainly due to fog, which severely impacts visibility in Northern California. Other airports on the list include LaGuardia, Seattle–Tacoma, and Logan International in Boston, with East Coast airports particularly affected by intense winter storms that bring heavy snow, gusty winds, and reduced visibility.
The survey, based on data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, found that most of the airports facing weather delays are located in the northern U.S., with one notable exception—Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport. While 29.6% of flights at George Bush are delayed during the winter holidays, nearby William P. Hobby Airport has a much lower delay rate of just 12.3%, thanks to the significantly smaller number of passengers it serves. On the other hand, airports like Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International, Los Angeles International, and Dallas Love Field experience fewer weather-related disruptions.
Among airlines, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and Allegiant Air are most affected by weather delays, with the survey focusing only on weather-related issues, excluding delays caused by mechanical or air traffic control problems.
The TSA recommends passengers arrive early to avoid these delays, especially with the expansion of its PreCheck program.
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