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When booking your next trip, here are a few tips for how to find the best flights to avoid those pesky delays:
- Whenever possible, book non-stop flights. A flight listed as “direct” is not a non-stop. It will stop en route, but continue on with the same flight number. In the event of severe travel disruptions, even a direct flight may have a portion of the route cancelled.
- Take flights early in the day. Delays tend to ripple through the system, getting worse as the day goes on. “Originators” are flights on planes that begin the day at the specific airport. You are least likely to see a delay on these flights, because you will not have to wait for a plane to arrive from another location.
- Avoid peak travel times and full flights.
- Check the on time performance for your flights before you buy the ticket. Some flights are notoriously delayed. Your airline is required to provide you with this information.
- Avoid major hub airports in most cases. If your destination is served by multiple airports, using a secondary airport can provide a less hectic or congested experience.
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