Miami International Airport (MIA) has recently been dubbed the least reliable for early birds taking flight, with a staggering 30% of its flights suffering delays. This information comes from a study conducted by Upgraded Points, as reported by WSVN. MIA's lackluster performance is compounded further when you're looking at statistics for early morning takeoffs before 8 a.m., where it ranks lowest with an average delay time pushing past seven minutes.
Those looking for more punctual departures would do well to take note of Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. The airport boasts the most timely early morning flights with a mere 14% delay rate, averaging just a four-minute wait. It's a piece of data that weary travelers may cling to like a lifeline in an ocean of uncertainty. Adding insult to injury for MIA, Salt Lake City International and Hartsfield-Jackson in Atlanta didn't fare much better, as both also scored poorly in the travel company's report.
The late-night flyers aren't without their own woes, as detailed in a report by Business Traveler. Airports such as Cincinnati International (CVG) seem to haunt the twilight departures, with the report flagging it as the worst for red-eye flights with approximately 77.8 percent of such flights facing delays.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), which ranks poorly for dawn departures, transforms into a hub of efficiency during the darker hours, scoring best for late-night flights. This suggests that those flying out of Delta's primary hub would benefit from booking flights later in the day.
The rankings by Upgraded Points are critical for those seeking the path of least resistance in air travel. "Travelers looking to avoid crowded terminals or save on airfare often choose flights at non-peak times," said Keri Stooksbury, editor-in-chief at Upgraded Points, as stated by Business Traveler.
