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Report: New York worst metro area for flight delays
Photo credit: AP | Lengthy airline delays are twice as common today as in 1990 and will grow worse as the economy recovers, according to a Brookings Institution report released Oct. 8. (July 2, 2009)
Airline delays, twice as common today compared with 1990, will worsen as the economy recovers, according to a report issued this week by the Brookings Institution.
The report found New York to be the worst metro area in the country when it comes to late flights, not surprising news to frequent travelers.
Average arrival delays into New York airports is 68.6 minutes, an increase of 22.1...
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