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Airline problems are top cause of flight delays

August 25, 2016

Via: Politico

Troubles pinned on airlines caused the most flight delays in the country last year for the second time since 2003, surpassing weather and problems with the air traffic control system, Bloomberg Markets reports. Factors caused by airlines included technological glitches, mechanical issues and crew deficiencies.

A total of 323,454 flights were delayed in 2015 because of airline problems — 6,770 more than the number of flights delayed because of FAA troubles, Bloomberg reported using DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics data.

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