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Brace yourself for more airline meltdowns this summer

Here are some expert tips for avoiding the worst of them — and what to do if you're stuck

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Christopher Elliott
May 14, 2023
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Another airline service meltdown is coming. It’s not a question of if, but when it will happen. And this one could make last holiday’s airline problems look like a minor delay.

Says who? Say experts. Says the Federal Aviation Administration. Says everyone.

“There may be some pain ahead for summer travelers,” warns Mike T…

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