Episode 140
✈️ New Report Just Exposed Which Airlines Keep You Waiting the Longest
Smart With Points Podcast - Boost Your Miles & Points
December 20, 20256m 38s
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Show Notes
Flighty's first-ever Global Passport Report for 2025 has just dropped, revealing which airlines are most likely to delay your departure—and Ryanair tops the global list. We break down the delay statistics for major carriers, including US airlines like Frontier (28%), JetBlue (25%), and American Airlines (24%). Plus, discover the brand new 'Get Me Off This Plane' metric that measures how long you're actually stuck waiting after landing. Learn why this data matters for your award bookings, tight connections, and status runs.
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