TAMPA, Fla. — Several flights at Tampa International Airport experienced delays or cancellations Monday following a difficult weekend for many airlines across the country.
There were a total of 92 flights delayed on Monday, according to the flight-tracking website FlightAware. The airport also reported 20 flights canceled, with American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Southwest experiencing the most issues.
People were encouraged to check with their airline and Tampa International Airport's flight status page for the latest information.
More than 6,000 flights were canceled over the Memorial Day weekend because of a combination of factors, including bad weather and "air traffic control actions" on Saturday, Delta told The Associated Press. The company announced late last week that it would reduce service during the summer to streamline its operations amid staffing shortages and weather issues.
The AP found, citing data from the travel firm Hopper, that domestic airline fares this summer are averaging more than $400 — a 24-percent increase from this time in 2019. It's also a 45-percent increase from this time a year ago.
There's not much relief for drivers' wallets, either, with the average price for a gallon of gas running at $4.57 on Monday, according to AAA. The nationwide average is a few cents higher at about $4.62.
