One can always expect crowded airports and delayed flights as everyone rushes to get back to their hometown for Thanksgiving. Give thanks that AirHelp is helping you pass the time while not so patiently waiting to board with Airport Bingo! AirHelp is calling all travelers to share their Bingo cards with @TheAirHelper on Twitter and Facebook.com/AirHelp.
Looking at hundreds of thousands of flights from 2016, AirHelp pulled data on Thanksgiving travel trends to help inform what we can expect for travel this busy time of year. Some of the findings include:
- Most disrupted routes:
- San Francisco to Los Angeles (34.6%)
- Los Angeles to San Francisco (30%)
- New York to Chicago (17.5%)
- Chicago to New York (34.08%)
- Los Angeles to Las Vegas (22.7%)
- The Sunday after Thanksgiving are the busiest days to fly
- Airports with the most disruptions on November 18
- Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (57.3%)
- Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (34.1%)
- O’Hare International Airport (24.2%)
- Denver International Airport (30.5%)
- Las Angeles International Airport (22.2%)
Maralyn Dennis Hill
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Author: Maralyn
Maralyn Dennis Hill, The Epicurean Explorer, is president emeritus of International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association, member of Society of American Travel Writers, and Society of Professional Journalists. She is Executive Editor of Luxe Beat Magazine and contributes to other publications. She also speaks and is a guest on many shows. The majority of Maralyn’s articles are now geared to the luxury market, spas, corporate retreats, business events, and culinary tourism, from simple to gourmet. Maralyn’s description of herself: I was born to travel and tell the tale. I’m energized by different cultures in every aspect of their lives, from food, wine, and destination, to how they conduct business. Travel represents a continual geography lesson.
