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Here are the airlines most likely to cancel or delay your flight
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Emily Van de Riet , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 10, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information on the study's findings, including a full list of affected airlines, is available from the original source, which analyzed flights from June 2025 to May 2026.
Flight disruptions are a common issue for travelers. A recent analysis of over 7 million domestic flights found significant variations among US airlines. The airlines with the most disruptions were identified, with one major carrier experiencing nearly 30% of its flights being canceled or delayed.
Several other airlines also had high disruption rates. Further information on the study's findings, including a full list of affected airlines, is available from the original source, which analyzed flights from June 2025 to May 2026.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 10, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
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What is this story about? Flight disruptions are a common issue for travelers. A recent analysis of over 7 million domestic flights found significant variations among US airlines. The airlines with the most disruptions were…
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