TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Airline delays can be frustrating, especially when you’re on a tight schedule. In the U.S., air travel is a popular mode of transportation, but not all airlines offer the same level of reliability when it comes to on-time departures and arrivals.

In this article, we’ll explore some of the most delayed airlines in the U.S., citing Travel + Leisure and TheStreet. Inform yourself about which airlines are often delayed to avoid unpleasant situations during your vacation.

1. JetBlue Airways

JetBlue Airways is among the largest airlines in the U.S. Starting its operation in 2000, this airline, for the most part, is renowned for its affordable flights and great flying experience. However, it may struggle in terms of punctuality.

Travel + Leisure, using data from a study by NerWallet, reports that a percentage of 30.4% accounts for JetBlue Airways’ delayed flights in 2023. The carrier also canceled around 2.1% of flights in that year.

While on-time flights are currently not its primary strength, JetBlue Airways boasts an extensive network route, transporting customers to over 100 destinations throughout the U.S., Latin America, the Caribbean, Canada, and Europe.

Furthermore, the airline boasts a huge amount of passengers, serving up to 40 million people per year.

2. Frontier Airlines

Frontier Airlines also encountered a similar problem to that of JetBlue Airways when it comes to on-time flights. In 2023, cancellations by the airline stood at 2.13 percent of the total flights. The number of delayed flights reached 30.4%.

Regardless, much like other carriers, Frontier Airlines brands itself as a budget-friendly airline that can cater to passengers of all ages with its iconic tagline, “The Sky is For Everyone.” It’s dedicated to providing affordable and comfortable flying experiences, especially for families going on vacation.

Frontier is home to over 100 family aircraft and the largest A320neo fleet, connecting people to 120 destinations in the U.S., Caribbean, Mexico, and Central America.

Furthermore, this airline deserves recognition for its commitment to being green. As mentioned on its official website, Frontier Airlines comes with ultra-lightweight seats made out of recycled leather products.

3. Spirit Airlines

Spirit Airlines may not be for everyone, and true flyers must have known why. Despite offering ultra-low airfare—an $18 ticket flight from North Carolina to Orlando, for example—the airline charges you extra cost for other things, such as an additional $25 to print a boarding pass, NerdWallet mentions.

Another thing many fliers complain about is the frequent delays. Alas, Spirit Airlines does not perform well enough when it comes to on-time flights. As mentioned in Travel + Leisure, Spirit Airlines saw more than 28.5% of flights delayed in 2023, coupled with 1.7% of cancellations.

Although the airline requires immediate improvement to boost its customer satisfaction, some people don’t find any problem flying with Spirit Airlines. They see Spirit as a go-to option every time they’re looking for budget flights.

Setting your expectations as low as you can may be appropriate before flying with this airline. Just like NerdWallet points out, there may be things you should compromise in exchange for the super affordable flights.

For your information, Spirit Airlines is a budget carrier headquartered in Miramar, Florida. This airline witnesses over 500 flights per day and connects people to more than 60 destinations in the U.S., Latin America, and the Caribbean.

To conclude, JetBlue Airways, Frontier Airlines, and Spirit Airlines are credited as the most delayed airlines in 2024. This indicates an urgent need for improvement in terms of punctuality.

Read more about this topic on Tempo. Check out our latest list of the largest airports in the U.S. for more insights.

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