Flight Delays and Fuel Fears: A Perfect Storm on Memorial Day Weekend The specter of flight delays has become an unwelcome companion to summer vacations.
This weekend's disruptions at major US airports were particularly galling, with 4,100 delayed departures and arrivals reported by FlightAware.
Weather conditions contributed significantly, but the underlying tensions are more complex. Fuel prices have risen sharply, pushing the average cost of a gallon of gas above $4. 50 nationwide – a four year high.