June 2018

12 13 OPENING LINES PEAK MONTHS FOR FLIGHT CANCELLATIONS Peak months for hurricane and tropical storm activity also appears to cor- relate with a higher number of canceled flights nationwide. For example, the highest percentage of all flights canceled in 2017 was reported during August and September. These months also experienced high storm activity along the Atlantic and Gulf Coast. HURRICANES AND AIRLINE CANCELLATION POLICIES Flight cancellation policies vary by airline and circumstance.When an airline cancels a flight due to bad weather, most will try to rebook pas- sengers on the next available flight. Airlines are not required to reimburse travelers for losses incurred as a result of a canceled flight, including: n Hotel fees n All-inclusive vacation or resort fees n Cruise payment n A pre-paid tour or safari n Concert or entertainment tickets n Travelers concerned about protecting any pre-paid, non-refundable trip expenses should buy travel insurance. Month Arrival Delays Delayed (%) Flights Canceled Canceled (%) January 97,699 21.71% 8,886 1.97% February 64,264 15.65% 6,312 1.54% March 88,638 18.14% 8,527 1.75% April 92,143 19.67% 7,398 1.58% May 96,680 19.87% 4,039 0.83% June 110,719 22.40% 5,379 1.09% July 110,081 21.62% 5,757 1.13% August 104,709 20.51% 11,007 2.16% September 58,914 12.84% 15,343 3.34% October 69,027 14.39% 3,303 0.69% November 51,298 11.30% 1,418 0.31% December 85,302 18.38% 5,324 1.15%