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February 28, 2025

Flight delays hit a record high and travelers turn them into mini vacations

By ZUZANA PAAR
Amazing Travel Life

Photo from American Express [enlarge]
Twenty airports in the United States now have unique premium lounges, like the Cebturion Lounge at Sea-Tac.

A staggering 236 million passengers in the United States experienced delays or cancellations in their domestic or international flights in 2024. A recent Newsweek study marks this as a record high, affecting 23% of American vacationers. But, creative travelers say there's a way to transform this frustration into an opportunity.


 
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