Flights’ On-Time Rates Fell Slightly in August, Especially in Asia

Photo Credit: Shanghai's airport, seen here, had only 27 percent of its flights leave on time in August. Flickr / Hugh Llewelyn
Skift Take
The delays in Asia likely result from the fact that the travel industry there is growing so fast that infrastructure can't keep up. Delays have been endemic to China's airports for some time now, which is part of what keeps the country's rail system so healthy.