How to Dodge Flight Delays

By Nikki Ekstein
Published on October 14, 2015
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Avoiding wasted hours at the terminal or on the tarmac isn’t just a matter of luck. T+L has teamed up with the data experts at FiveThirtyEight.com to give you the intel you need to make wiser choices about which flights to book and which to be wary of.

Flight delays infographic - United States
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Flight delays infographic
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Don't see your hometown? Visit projects.fivethirtyeight.com/flights for coast-to-coast delays data.

Related: The Best New Ways to Book Your Flights

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