So my fiance and her kids just lost their vacation because American couldn’t get them anywhere near their destination in the next day. Every flight we’ve taken for months has been late. The airlines are completely flailing and the FAA is covering it up. You guys having the same experience?
No
Yeah, no for me as well.
Only flying domestic in Canada. May go to Europe. People from Vancouver used to cross the border for cheaper flights from WA state. Not happening anymore.
Alaska Airlines had a full ground stop situation due to a failure of their IT systems. The first explanation they put forward didn't make sense, now they're saying "cause unknown". They're normally very reliable.
There are key people in IT departments who don’t seem to do much from an external perspective. They fix things before they break, or deal with the really tricky tickets that flag issues in the system. But if you look at their ‘productivity’ it is way lower than others running through the easy stuff
I've mostly worked in startup companies where IT positions are typically called Systems Admins, DB Admins and DevOps so I haven't experienced the types of IT processes used in legacy corporations. I've heard it's heavily process oriented.
I flew once shortly after the crash in DC, I was a nervous wreck the whole time. I will be limiting my flying - only if necessary, and definitely avoiding DC as a connection (which is one of the top 3 or 4 connection destinations for me).
Not so far this year but hoping tomorrow’s AA flight is on time
Yes. We flew out of Canada to avoid this issue last month. My son flew last night with US flights and every leg was late.
Lawd yes. All 10 of us were booked on an early flight. Like 8 am. We ended up splitting up to different airlines and husband and i finally left at 8 pm on our original flight. We all hooked up in Boston, exhausted with an hour drive ahead of us. Boo.
Not flying till Trump is long gone
Maybe I have been lucky? I take 2 flights a week from the east coast to Texas (alternating among AA, SWA and DELTA) and have had no problems. (Knocks on wood)
Not flying unless I absolutely have to
The regime has killed safety, reliability, and accountability in all things everywhere all the time.
Yes. Our daughter and her family visiting us in PDX from Denver. Flight home canceled after multiple delays…twice. Had to go back out and get them each time.
No Sir I’m afraid to fly right now it’s a toss up if your plane will not fall apart in mid air. The near fatal collisions that has happened more than once is enough for me. It’s a tv actor in charge of the FAA.
Yes. 9 hours of delays in and out of EWR for a 90min flight.
4 delays or cancellations in the last month. So… yeah
The last time I flew, my flight was delayed by 15 hours because we had to turn back to the airport because after take off one engine failed; that was in the 1980s. There were problems back then too, so I often wonder if we are seeing more because of increased air travel.
My last flight - from Amsterdam to Boston - was in May, and I am very deliberately not planning to fly again in the near future.
Yes yes yes. Seems like every flight is delayed these days. And the airlines don’t give a shit. Worst customer service.
Yes. delays and cancellations. This administration sucks.
Way too many close calls. Almost one a day. Then there’s the actual accidents that occurred after dumbass fired the experienced and competent controllers all because he hates the educated and competent. Talk about flying on a wing and a prayer. It’s crazy!
Absolutely. Total shit show, American and Delta.
Two weeks ago, American cancelled my cross country flight and rescheduled it for the following day. In the meantime, I cut my leg and needed 5 stitches! Due to recovery time needed, I cancelled the entire trip. Would not have happened if I had traveled as originally planned.
27 hours from Texas to east Tennessee 3 weeks ago.
I just flew from Dallas to Portland last week on Alaska Airlines. There was about a 30 minute delay heading out. No problems coming back. We did not check bags, though.
Sorry about your fiancé and her family. Hope she’s able to switch to an airline that suits her needs. We travel often. No real problems other than a few delays here and there. All of the airlines are making cuts to some of their popular destinations. Still the safest way to travel though.
I haven't done any travelling
Same. And on purpose. If I can’t drive, train or boat I ain’t goin
If it’s not the first flight in the am then it’s going to be delayed in my experience but hey at least Delta is using AI to price flights to their advantage
Agree!
So that explains why my domestic flight in October was over $800.
The more $$ you make, the more Delta will charge.
I was on a first in the morning AA flight. We push back from the gate on time … then the ground crew shuts it down because the tires are flat. Mind you, this plane has been sitting at the gate over night since the last flight the previous day. 2.5h delay for the first flight of the day!
3/3 AA flights in the last two weeks canceled or postponed with terrible options for rebooking
American is the only airline that has ever left me stranded and offered zero relief. I haven't flown them since.
I stopped traveling a year ago. My last flight home was one of the weirdest I'd taken. But - that was prior to Trump. Now my niece is suffering flight issues as she travels from her home in prep to move to her parents' city to take care of them. Nothing will ever go easy again.
I take the same flight route on AA several times a year and never had problems until after the election. They weren’t weather related delays either. I also experience glitches with their app and website. They charged my credit card 8 times while trying to book and the tix never went thru.
I'm not sure if Air Travel is safe in the USA anymore. Just an observation. Hope your fiance and her family arrive at their destination safely.
Especially not if any event in the area has a military fly over scheduled
Under this Administration, expect more frequent unnecessary Military Flyovers used as both Entertainment and a show of Force. As Authoritarians often do ...
I know. They keep almost hitting commercial airliners the day of, before or after.
Yep.
It’s only going to get much worse. Soon Aeroflot will look effecient compared to the mess in the United States.
Yes
My son and DIL went to Germany on vacay, and had no issues, but then, they didn't take any American airlines.
Yes They dont have the ground controllers. Normally intro step for air traffic controller. Most were let go.. Btw our ACs are about to age out in mass. This is a ticking bomb going back to Regan.
Ah. I posted about my return flight already, but I forgot about the ground controllers on one of the legs. We just sat about 50 yards from the gate and waited because there was only one crew. It was like half an hour or so before they had someone available to tow us in. So that was *another* delay.
Only going to get worse !
I drove to my destination last month. First time driving to a vacation. I selected a place within 4 hours.
This is so true, July 21, Jetblue from Ont CA to JFK was delayed for almost 3 hours, took off at 2.45am, my son had to cancel a couple of morning work appts.
Disastrous!
DOGE traded air traffic controllers to pay for billionaire tax cuts, its that simple.
Garrison Keillor's latest email details his latest traveling hell story, as he tried (and thousands of others) to travel to Seattle, and other locations) from JFK. He gave up, took a cab home, and got into bed. I can maybe copy/paste if you're interested.
Yes! Late to Chicago, late out of Chicago, late direct flights from SFO to Logan - it’s been crazy!
Yes!
Two weeks ago booked on AA from JAX-DFW-HOU dep @ 2 pm arr 9:30 PM. Incoming plane from CLT delayed’mechanical’. Rebooked 4 times but left on the original flight at 5. Arrived IAH at 12:30 AM. Changed car rental to IAH. Arrived at destination by 2 AM. Funeral at 9 AM. 🤔
It gets worse! I cancel flight get email saying have flight Credit, but no details-call AA assured me I have flight credit but amount isn’t calculated until rebook! Go to rebook!! Flight credit not valid! Try sorting out walled circle of rules n regulations shows no loyalty to loyal customers!
But wait!!! After hours of run arounds to departs that can satisfy a loyal customer I come to AAhelpdesk@bsky and post my frustration and request support An hour later get responds … charming fellow willing to here me out! Propose to compensate me! Fabulous final loyalty matters! Except!!!
Turns out is a guy in Kenya and he needs my bank account info because flight credit isn’t within his options but refund is! Are you listening @AmericanAirlines.bsky or @AA.bsky or @AA helpdesk.baky Or who ever you are!
I flew American to Hartford last Wednesday and they cancelled my noon flight and put me on a flight at 6:00 am. Once boarded, they told us there were no pilots. We waited, then we de-boarded and 10 minutes later, pilots said we’re here! Board the plane! Finally left at 9:00 am. 🤷♀️🤦♀️
Well, American has issues. Last year, they canceled a connection and we rented a car and drove vs needing to wait til next day. And their connection times are hideous.
Yes.
Really Fred, bigger fish to fry
Flying in and out of Florida is nightmarish now. 8 hour delay on my last United flight through IAD.
YES. This month my partner and his son went from NY to WA. United cancelled the first flight out, then the second flight out. Layover in Chicago was hours late. They almost lost an $800. car rental. They did loose 2 hotel res. and 2 Nat Pk res. Then United lost their luggage. Worst experience ever.
I am not flying until we have 6 months of normal flights. My last flight was back in March and my flight was delayed 3 times in Dallas and I was stuck about 9 hours there I think- so I am driving or staying home.
Yup. Flights to our destination were both delayed by hours. Flight home got canceled and I was late getting home and to work the next day. I was lucky to get a flight out the next day though. Others weren’t as lucky.
Flew Southwest to Florida and back and the only problem we had was being delayed by thunderstorms coming out of MCO this morning. We had empty seats between us for both flights. It was painless, which is all I can ask for.
My therapist missed the first two days of his Alaskan cruise last week due to a flight cancellation.
I miss Pete
Yep, but with southwest.
I was delayed a whole day on an American flight out of Phoenix in mid June. They said they couldn’t get the left engine started and blamed it on the heat! I missed a whole day of vacation. Will not fly AA again.
From what I've been reading, heat is a major factor. Also, as the globe continues to warm, runways are going to have to be longer because heat affects lift.
Flying in September and I'm honestly terrified.
Just experienced the layover time in Dallas Ft. Worth with American. Everyone I mentioned it to had a story of these layovers because pilots need down time and there aren’t enough of them.
Is the lack of fully funded NOAA offices part of this?
In my 30 year career as a flight attendant, honestly this summer has been horrific. From weather, mechanicals, medical diversions, and passenger disruptions—it’s been a nightmare.
Thank you for what you do! I don’t know how you do it.
I commend your ability to do your job, you are bestowed with the patience of God. Flight Attendants have a tough enough job without the upheaval of scheduling and belligerent clients, etc. Retirement is looking SO good for you🥰.🇨🇦
I have traveled a lot this year, and yes, it's hit or miss on making your connection. It's a drag to wait for hours in overcrowded airports with no open seats. My favorite excuse is "waiting on paperwork."
American and the Dallas hub specifically caused my friend & her husband to miss his gpa’s funeral bc they “forgot to empty the toilets” & detoured more than the 2 hrs left to get to the destination. Hence they missed their connecting flights
Oh no that’s awful! 😢
Yes, everything is delayed or cancelled these days. For the past several months.
Yep! In and out of Orlando a couple weeks ago- both direct flights on Southwest were delayed 2+ hours. And a friend flying 2 days ago missed a connecting flight because they had a 1 hour wait to get to the gate.
Nightmare for them. Haven’t braved the friendly US skies since Duffy took over DoT and planes started crashing, followed my Newark Airport.
Every airport everywhere is overloaded and falling apart! Our civilization is collapsing 🤦🏽
My daughter's flight was delayed for hours while they got another plane to go on. They said mymechanical issues. Delta.
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My husband travels a bunch for work. We were just discussing how he hasn’t arrived early, even once this year, and every flight is a bit of a tossup, if it’ll leave at all.
Yep. At least we haven't crashed and died. Yet.
Since EWR is my home base, I'd say, "yes, and then some". United has more than 65% of the gate slots in Newark and they're running at about 60% of their 2024 capacity. Delays and cancellations are routine. The worst part is United no longer has a functioning customer service operation.
This! There literally is no human to speak with or customer service infrastructure. None. Just, “too bad for you.”
Maybe its safer and & less aggravating to drive to Canada or Mexico and make that your departure point? If we explain to Canada & Mexico, they are more likely to be reasonable, too.
You must realize this is first world problems. Not close to Palestinians in Gaza trying to get food to survive
We refuse to fly under this clown show of an administration
Same!
😥
I canceled our Irish vacation
Isn’t it sad that we can’t trust our own government? We have a place in Cancun that we’re not visiting as well.
Traveling anywhere in the States has become a nightmare! I dread traveling on a plane!
I am reading this as my last leg of my trip home, the flight was delayed for over an hour waiting to cobble together a flight crew. We had the pilot, but not stewards. Happens to be American Airlines. Just about to take off as my flight should have been landing at home.
My granddaughter just returned from trip to PR with her boyfriend and his family. For 2 family members their return flight to NYC was delayed 3 times before they finally took off.
I so miss when flying was exciting, pleasant, and mostly reliable.
We had delays at both ends of a recent trip on Delta - not bad, and nothing to complain about. But flight delays and planes out of position were the causes. It does seem that there is more moderate turbulence this summer - clear air and moderate clouds.
Dunno. Back in 2020 I vowed never to take air transportation ever again.
American is extraordinarily bad, in my experience. It might be falling apart.
United and American are absolutely last resorts for me. Both have been riddled with delays and cancellations for years, once I was forced to stay overnight in the airport (ouch). Breeze is preferred when you can line up the dates. Delta is the most reliable otherwise.
We didn’t have these hourly / daily “airplane issues” when Joe Biden was President! Republicans can’t lead… they cut too much so they can get tax breaks! Remember to VOTE for Democrats… they will take appropriate steps! I’m thinking a larger government with more FAA employees is a better idea…
Couldn't tell ya! We refuse to travel to the US. All good in Canada and Europe though! (Well, as good as it over was, I guess).
They've been degrading since 2001. Sorry to hear about their troubles
My friends wife was on a delta flight today from italy to jfk that had to land in canada bc engine failure.
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Oh god. Glad they’re all right.
yikes
737?
Not in Canada, we have our shit together
My friend was going to Africa recently. It took her 4 days to reach South Africa. She’s been flying regularly the last few years and this is the first big issue she’s had
Yup, I travelled last month and every single step was a cluster fuck.
Never (so far)
Yup. United has been a disaster for me lately. I am not relying on connections anymore and if not otherwise possible, i.e. no direct flights available, I rather build in a night at a hotel to buffer.
I won't fly during the Trump Administration. I have no idea how many air traffic controllers are at origin and destination. Not enough is my guess in both circumstances.
Me either! Not flying until the Fake47 regime is gone.
Mate, shit like this doesn't get fixed like a smash cut in a movie. Don't go flying unless absolutely necessary for the next ten years.
Same.
I haven't flown since pre-pandemic. It's been a shit show for quite some time. All the airline tickets funds have been invested wisely in home improvements. I've got a nice patio garden and it's an adventure all it's own.
Looks lovely!
Wise decision! 💛🇨🇦
Oh yes, it’s stunningly bad right now.
We fly American to Paris in August. I'll get back to you. I've never been afraid of flying since my first time and have flown numerous times. I am afraid now. I'm sorry about your fiancé vacation.
💯 Any time I have an uneventful flight with no delays or cancellations, I consider it a win. I try to never take a flight after 4:00 pm, that’s just a crap shoot.
This month: A 12 hour delay on United. A 4 hour delay on frontier while they found us a new plane. Our plane was finally leaving our gate for its previous out and back when we were supposed to board and then it got cancelled. Another 1 delay on United while they replaced all the tires.
European here; For our last vacation we took the train to Italy; fast and exactly on time 👍!
I've decided to not even try taking a vacation anywhere this year if it involves flying. ☹️
I had tickets from DFW to San Diego. American EVENTUALLY got us to Orange County. Uber/Amtrak/Uber to get home. It was just not their problem. 😐✈️🤷♂️
At least the drive from Orange County to San Diego wasn't too long, and you're home safe and sound.
Had to go to Florida for volleyball nationals last month. Never been delayed before. That’s streak ended badly. Got into our Airbnb after 3am. Kid had to be on the court by 7am.
Nooo!!!
Haha!
*That 🙄
Ugh. We were on that volleyball circuit. It can be grueling enough (but also very rewarding) without two hours sleep. Miss those days.
She was so overtired she was crying on the way to the convention center. I felt so bad for her. It was our last one-I’ll miss being up before dawn on the weekends. Never thought I’d say that but now I don’t know what I’ll do with all of my spare time! Oh right…SLEEP. 😴
My daughters developed a great network of really good friends through travel volleyball. Very grateful.
We were at a 21 court tournament one early morning. So loud. A woman next to me leans over and says, this is what it must sound like in the head of a crazy person!
Look at Delta their engines keep catching on fire and other crap happens to their planes yet no investigations
When the CEO of AA is getting salary and bonus of $35 mil a year and they’re flying 30 yr old planes to Hawaii from Phx and first class is $2500 for seats that are worse than basic economy to Paris on Air France, all your questions are answered right there.
Absolutely! 15 flights this year and not a single one has departed on time. 5 hrs delay with 3 plane and gate changes once on a flt from PHX to NOLA. They don’t give a fuck. American Airlines is what we fly, but they’re all equally terrible. Thank Ronald Reagan. Thank FTC for basically a monopoly
Every flight and train. Travel is more expensive and less functional. This country sucks
I’ve slept in 3 airports in the past 7 months.
What did we expect when Trump and Doge (remember them?!) fired so many people!
I hope not. Wish British Air flew dometic US though.
Trains are looking more and more like an option for me! I just looked at Amtrak.com for a fare from my city to Washington DC! It’s a longer trip but I have time, I’m retired!
Hire more air traffic controllers! Some of the delays are due to low staffed ATC facilities.
Happened when trying to go from Tampa FL to Anchorage AK Made it to Dallas And could not get anywhere except back to TPA Tried LA, PHX, LV, Seattle Portland, San Fran, and NOTHING AA called it a trip in vain and charged me for my trip from Dallas back to TPA
Flight delays have become so familiar and exciting. There is something to do, I run to the bar. Who at home can afford to drink whiskey in the middle of the week? And here there is a sea of pleasures. And announcements in a strange, sharp language...
Yes. For me 3 out of 4 flights were delayed by multiple hours in the last 2 weeks.
No — cuz no way I’m flying while this administration is in charge.
Am sure you’re right but we surprisingly flew from NC to Montana last month on United and had no problems, no delays. We do expect problems on every trip now, with no hope of this admin making anything better.
I just flew Delta and there were no problems
American is a disaster, but I suspect the root cause are the cuts made to the FAA and the loss of so many air traffic controllers. Remember when flying was exciting and pleasurable? Now it is an awful chore.
Not flying!! Driving the east coast for now.
Nope because I'm not flying anywhere now. I hope to god that nothing bad happens to my elderly parents who live 2500 miles away. I do not want to have to fly out there!
Stay in USA, please. Don't spread your brains abroad
Thank you for recognizing that only Trump supporters, who are so interested in expanding their horizons, are the Americans that are clamoring to travel abroad. 🙄
Being honest, from old Europe, we hardly distinguish Trump supporters from the others. They agreed bombing Vietnam or many other places. They also agree supporting nazisionist.
I had an international flight a couple weeks ago scheduled for 9:50 pm that took off at 4:30 am. A 14 hour flight is long enough already, ya know?
I mean, the entire US airline industry is an oligopoly. There is no real competition. There is no real consequence for poor service.
Compared to?
No lie detected.
I have to fly into Newark soon. 😱
In May I had to catch a connecting flight in Newark. I was sure it was going to be a nightmare but I had no problem! 🤞🏻 Good Luck
My sympathies
Our 3 families flew from SFO and LAX to Kona, HI 10 days ago (United and Alaska)… all 3 flights were late taking off by 1-2 hours! Return flights were on-time. Luckily the family flying Alaska made it home before the IT malfunction grounded ALL domestic flights.
We decided this year we would not try to fly. In fact I don't see us flying until this nightmare is over.
The airline industry is a disaster even when flights are on time. They treat us all like herded cattle with all these security checkpoints and regulations and packed to the gills flights. Safety yes. Overdoing it no.
I haven’t personally traveled via plane since all of the layoffs but everyone I know that has is singing the same tune. I just fear for people’s lives right now, truly. It’s a ridiculous risk nobody should be asked to take until things are fixed by hiring people back for these crucial positions.
Not when President Biden was president. No we did not.
Yes. My cousin's flight got delayed Monday from sometime in the morning til 5pm.
My son was to fly on American home to DC early on a Monday morning eventually arrived home late Tuesday night And missed work
1 out of every 4 flights was delayed when I last flew regularly... 10 years ago. It's so bad now I will only fly if it's going to be more than an 18 hour drive.
YES!!!!
Every flight except one taken by my husband this year on delta has been late including connections making him late for work events. It’s a mess out there.
I had those issues and more. I stopped flying AA more than 2 years ago and gave up 150,000 miles in the process.
Damn, that's sad and infuriating at the same time.
Last 3 flights on American all within the last 30 days: Canceled flight from Boston; drove to Manchester to try & catch a flight; canceled flight; had to stay overnight in Manchester; 4 hour delay from DFW; 7 hour delay from PHL. Weather & mechanical issues but suspect FAA understaffing no help.
I just wouldn't fly anywhere right now. I'm in to road trips during this administration.
My hubs has to fly cross country next week and I am legit trying not to freak out about it
I’ve decided to stop flying until the lunatics are forced to return the keys to our government over to responsible professionals.
I've actually been really lucky. I fly basically every Friday and either Saturday or Sunday and all year I've only had 3 flights delayed and nothing too bad. 2 due to storms and 1 I have no idea why. Although home base is ROC which isn't exactly a top destination
delays, vouchers, delays. roughly half of flights delayed. it's insane
A FRACTION of the money back. It took MONTHS and MONTHS.
For years. Decades ago, if my business meeting was within four hours drive, I’d drive instead of flying. Before I retired, that became 9 hours drive versus flying. That’s DC to Augusta, Georgia on a regular basis for the reasons you cite.
Long drives are a great way to refine your thoughts.
Train travel fkn rules!
Since retiring, I drive fewer than 10 miles a week.
Same here, but I work from home and own my own business.
OMG, we are flying to London on 8/2. May God be with us. I'm sorry for the screw up for you. More to come with climate change.
I’m flying to Greece 8/30. I love to fly & travel. But I started getting nervous when all the FAA changes were made. I flew to Miami in May with little to no problems. But this week seeing the delta flight on fire & another pilot had to do evasive action to avoid hitting b52 plane has got me scared.
I recently had a "direct" flight from CT to CO require a stop in Chicago to take on enough fuel to make it to Denver. 3 hrs late. ???
To be honest, no, just flew from Toronto to GB.. no problem.. oh wait, not the USSA.. Sorry🥴 🇨🇦🏴🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
Fred, you don't want to know the stories that retired travel agents who still help friends would tell you. American lost my reservation coming back from Costa Rica. I am glad I logged in a few weeks before going there. American still owes me $$$$.
And I don't recommend flying Southwest.
We just had a 2hour "mechanical" delay coming back from Chicago.
Umm, yes
I drove from PA to NC and back twice, and soon to OH and back because I don’t trust airline travel.
Every flight delayed hours.
2 hour delay ORD to PHL because replacement airplane was coming from the “hangar.” Then 20 hour delay PHL to Paris CDG, airplane in “hangar” & but we boarded altimeter was broken. Waited at gate until 3:30 am before flight delayed until next evening. Fun fact — try to find a hotel at PHL at 4 am!
YES!! @unitedairlines.bsky.social screwed us on our connection to London in Denver. They then lost our luggage, which they had 26 hours to get on the correct plane, but didn’t. We then spent 3 days wearing the same clothes as they couldn’t seem to deliver our bags to the correct address. 🤬🤬🤬🤬
Yes, I flew to the East Coast last week and returned a few days later. Every flight was delayed or canceled. At the CLT airport, I heard a crew member telling a fellow crew member that he had only been on five(5) on-time flights in the last two months as they deplaned from a late-arriving flight.
I just know I’m not gonna fly anytime soon
Same, & made the decision to stay put this summer before Inauguration Day. Now, not as sure about leaving for Thanksgiving.
Let's make domestic aviation like People's Express & New York Air Again, oh, that's right, we already did that. My heroes, Reagan-PATCO, Frank Lorenzo, & Donald Burr, NOT!
Delta is really bad compared to what it was years ago. Every Delta flight I have been on in last two years has been on a 30+ year old airplane. They fly too many old worn out 3rd world airplanes. Only a matter of time before something bad happens.
Yes. 4 hour late flight and 2 missed connections yesterday. 30 hours to get home. Airplane travel a nightmare this year.
Of course you're going to hear about all the problems people have had lol. It's probably still very safe, but look at trends for delays and cancelations at different airports and during peak travel. Also, WEATHER. international travel is anyone's guess. Be safe all.
More near misses since they fired traffic controllers. I trust these idiots not at all, but will probably risk it during holiday season.
True, but still safer than by car. The holiday season may be crazy. But family is important. Please be careful.
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Fred, it's all because of Biden. Just ask that jackass who is running the Transportation Department.
Well my daughter’s flight made it to Lambert Sunday night but had to be towed to the gate 😵💫
Glad she's safe!
Thank you, so am I!
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People can afford to travel?
AA stranded us in Texas in 2005. Never again.
The Airline Deregulation Act of 1978 caused this. We should re-regulate the airlines instead of letting market forces and profits be in charge.
Hear hear … another Reagan disaster … one of many 👎🏼
Reagan didn’t get elected till 80 though. Carter was in office in 78.
Yes, thank you for correcting me … my rage at Reagan for firing air traffic controllers because they just wanted better, more humane, less stressful working conditions has clouded my memory … Reagan was a union buster and an ideologue, an actor not fit to be President tho he was right about the USSR
Even a broken clock is right twice a day.
Indeed 🥲
My friend had a Southwest flight to Ohio and was very late. And connecting flight in Baltimore. People she flew with said been a regular thing with them ✈️
ONLY with American Airlines
My husband flies every week for a major airline. He seems to be getting to where he is assigned to go with little problem.
I haven't actually flown recently, but I traverse MCO almost daily, and the 7-11 where I stop has a set of flight status displays. In at least the last two months I have not ever seen it where it wasn't at least half red. Red is how the late/cancelled flights are shown. I think it is new normal. ∞
Well better late & alive considering half the government supported positions were axed- So feel confident that’s a positive ESP given all the close calls
I don't feel confident in Trumps FAA, so I don't event attempt flying.
Yes! I’m sitting on a flight back home now that is 47 minutes late. Our flight out was canceled and American couldn’t get us to our destination in a reasonable time. We ended up paying a ridiculous amount of money to book a last minute flight with JetBlue. Traveling isn’t fun anymore
Delayed today 2+ hours on Breeze from Greenville SC to TPA. Blamed on ground stoppage in TPA. No one at TPA was aware of that when I landed and asked around. 🤷♀️
Yes, in Canada, I think it’s everywhere, there are too many planes in the sky.
Way too many planes in the sky! Too much pollution. I have a Flight Radar App and it's astonishing to me the staggering number of planes in the air. Helicopters, private planes and Gliders!
Add drones to the mix …
I refuse to fly during this clown show administration..
I know I won't be getting on a plane for the next 3.5 years.
Worried that it will take many years beyond dump's term to fix things ...
It took Biden admin about 2 years to undo the fuckery of his last term. I imagine it will take at least 4 or more next time.
LITERALLY praying no one in my family becomes ill or passes away during this nightmare
I’m a well healed traveler. A two million miler on Delta. It’s never been this bad. It’s so much easier to drive if under 500-600 miles and quicker. Duffy is more suited for reality tv, not as transportation secretary.
That’s what I did a few weeks ago. Refuse to fly right now.
I WAS supposed to pick up my wife from the airport this evening. Three hours prior to boarding, her flight was cancelled. Now I’m supposed to pick her up tomorrow. We’ll see.
No way I’m getting on a plane right now.
I wouldn't fly right now if my life depended on it. Literally America colonizing Russian Roulette via airlines.
Wouldn’t know I refuse to fly until we have a real president who cares about everyone, not just maga.
It's been terrible since 2020, and not getting any better.
Round trip for the 4th of July. United from Johnstown PA to Sac changed planes in ORD. Both times the plane had to wait to be assigned a gate in ORD. The pilot from SAC to ORD apologized for being on the ground for 20+ minutes cuz no gate assigned.
And! United just updated their app to warn them if we will be late getting to the gate when doing transfers.
AA took off with 1/2 AC units working. I was hot and sticky for the 2 hr flight.
I read one person say their flight was cancelled and it took a 3 day wait to get another.
I flew to NY in June, and on the return trip, our plane got in a few minutes late, and then we were sitting on the tarmac for an hour at least. Watching other planes sort of skip the (long) line as they came out of their gates and we were queued off to the side. It was bizarre.
I wouldn't go up in a plane right now if my life depended on it.
Yes! Even others I know like my parents and friends had the same experience with American Airlines. After the third incident for me back in 2023 I vowed to stay away from AA. Delta has been okay. But AA I avoid like the plague. There is no accountability from these airlines and the FAA doesn't care.
Definitely! Missed a connection recently on American because they were late! Slept in the airport overnight and there we many people in late ne trying to rebook from other flights with the same issue!
Sean Duffy is an unqualified idiot. Trump likes people as stupid as he is. This never would’ve happened when Pete was Secretary of Transportation.
