Storms and Crowds. Is a delay in your future?

Flying for the holidays? History shows us that the combination of winter weather and holiday crowds can result in delays at the nation's airports. A look at Flight Explorer and Sabre Airport Data Intelligence indicates an increased likelihood of delays on peak travel days at airports with the most passengers departing. Throw a wintery storm into the mix, as The Weather Channel predicts this week, and delays could domino throughout the country. My advice? Have a heart-to-heart with Mother Nature, and ask her to hold-off on the snow dump. If that doesn't work, check your flight status, pack your patience (and a good book) and research things to do at your airport. The chart below illustrates traffic volumes and delays at some of the country's busiest airports.