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Labor Day Travel: Best and Worst Airlines & Airports

As Labor Day approaches, millions of Americans prepare to travel, eager to make the most of the long weekend. However, delays, cancellations, and other travel hiccups can turn a much-anticipated trip into a stressful ordeal. To help you make the most of the busiest travel days of the year, we've analyzed historical flight data to reveal which airlines and airports are the best and worst for Labor Day travel.

In this article, you'll find data-driven insights into which airlines and airports are most likely to experience delays, cancellations, and on-time departures. Whether you're planning a trip or just curious, this comprehensive guide will help you make more informed travel decisions this Labor Day weekend.

Key Takeaways

  • JetBlue Airways has had the highest percentage of delayed flights on Labor Day weekend (21%).
  • Hawaiian Airlines has had the most on-time flights on Labor Day weekend (93%).
  • Spirit Airlines has had the most canceled flights on Labor Day weekend (4.17%).
  • Luis Munoz Marin International (SJU) has had the most delayed flights on Labor Day weekend (21%).
  • Daniel K. Inouye International (HNL) had the most on-time flights on Labor Day weekend (92%).
  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) has had the most canceled flights on Labor Day weekend (17.77%).

Airlines Ranked by Labor Day Flight Delays

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  • Over the last 5 years, 15% of Labor Day flights have been delayed, and 1.54% have been canceled.
  • The top 3 airlines with the highest percentage of delayed flights:
  • JetBlue Airways (21%)
  • Allegiant Air (18%)
  • Southwest Airlines/Frontier Airlines – tied (17%)
  • The top 3 airlines with the highest percentage of on-time flights:
  • Hawaiian Airlines (93%)
  • Delta Air Lines (91%)
  • Alaska Airlines (88%)
  • The top 3 airlines with the highest percentage of canceled flights:
  • Spirit Airlines (4.17%)
  • JetBlue Airways (2.99%)
  • Allegiant Air (2.59%)

Best and Worst Airports for Labor Day Travel

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  • The top 3 airports with the highest percentage of delayed flights:
  • Luis Munoz Marin International (SJU) (21%)
  • Newark Liberty International (EWR), Dallas Love Field (DAL), Boston Logan International (BOS), San Antonio International (SAT), Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL), William P. Hobby (HOU) – tied (17%)
  • John F. Kennedy International (JFK), Harry Reid International (LAS), Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW), Orlando International (MCO), Tampa International (TPA), Kansas City International (MCI), Southwest Florida International (RSW) – tied (16%)
  • The top 3 airports with the highest percentage of on-time flights:
  • Daniel K. Inouye International (HNL) (92%)
  • Minneapolis-St. Paul International (MSP) (91%)
  • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) (90%)
  • The top 3 airports with the highest percentage of canceled flights:
  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) (17.77%)
  • Orlando International (MCO) (6.35%)
  • Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL) (4.95%)

Methodology

For this study, we leveraged the Bureau of Transportation Statistics to analyze departing flights on Labor Day. We looked at the average percentage of on-time, delayed, and canceled flights by major US airlines and airports from 2019 to 2023 overall.

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