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Upgraded Points reveals airports, airlines with most July Fourth flight disruptions

Orlando International Airport (MCO) and JetBlue Airways experienced the most significant flight delays during July 4 holiday period in the last three years. Over one-third of their flights faced delays, leading to an average delay rate of 25.6% for travel on July 4.

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BRIC Team
Jun 3, 2026 · 1 min read · 3 views
Upgraded Points reveals airports, airlines with most July Fourth flight disruptions

Key Takeaways

  • Orlando International Airport (MCO) and JetBlue Airways experienced the highest rates of flight delays during the July 4 holiday travel period over the past three years, a new study revealed Tuesday.
  • The analysis by Upgraded Points found more than a third of flights at MCO and on JetBlue were delayed, drawing on Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) data from 2023 to 2025.
  • Holiday travel significantly increased disruption rates across the United States.
  • The study noted that July 4 delay rates averaged 25.6%, considerably higher than the normal operational average of **20

Orlando International Airport (MCO) and JetBlue Airways saw worst flight delay rates during July 4 holiday travel over past three years, a study revealed Tuesday.

Upgraded Points analysis found over a third of flights at MCO and on JetBlue were delayed,using Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) data from 2023 to 2025.

Holiday travel spikes disrupted flights across U.S. . Study noted July 4 delay rates hit 25.6%,well above normal 20% average . What this means for future travel…

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