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


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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.

The on-time performance of most major north american airlines fell slightly in August, FlightStats reported on Wednesday in its monthly statistics release. Major International airlines on average delivered 74 percent of their