Three Florida airports ranked among those with highest number of delays nationally

Three airports in Florida are ranked among the top five airports in the United States with the highest percentage of flight delays in 2023.

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America travel insurance company, InsureMyTrip analyzed the latest flight delay and cancellation data gathered by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) to get a deeper understanding of the impact of weather, system outages, flight disruptions, and other factors.

The Orlando International Airport is ranked at number 2 with 30%, Palm Beach International ranked at number 4 with 29.6%, and Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International ranked fifth with 29.5%.

Tampa International and Jacksonville International are also included in the top 10 list.

Good reviews for Miami International

This recent data is in contrast to PlanetWare’s research, which shows Miami International Airport stands out with the shortest average security wait time in the state.

The study indicates that MIA boasts the 6th-shortest average security wait time in the entire United States, clocking in at a mere 10.4 minutes.

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This remarkable achievement places MIA in an elite group of airports renowned for their efficiency and passenger-friendly experience.

To compile its rankings, PlanetWare narrowed down its focus to the 31 U.S. airports with the highest average passenger numbers annually.

These airports represent a cross-section of the nation’s busiest travel hubs, allowing for a fair comparison of security wait times.

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The study then arranges the airports on this list from the longest to the shortest average wait time, revealing MIA’s exceptional standing.

In a press release, MIA noted that it achieved this ranking while also being the fastest-growing mega airport in seat capacity (30 million annual passengers or more) in the U.S. since the pandemic, according to Airports Council International-North America.

MIA also secured the top spot among mega airports in the Sunshine State, cementing its status as Florida’s premier travel hub.

Read: Miami International Airport boasts shortest security wait times in Florida

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