The graph illustrates monthly flight delay counts from 2013 to 2023. A sharp decline is seen in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, followed by a steady recovery through 2021 and significant peaks by 2023.
Delays consistently peak in June (and sometimes July) and December each year, highlighting increased air travel during summer and holiday vacation seasons.
Late Aircraft is the Leading Cause:
The largest segment of delays is attributed to Late Aircraft, accounting for 4.07 million delays.
Carrier-Related Delays (3.57M):
Among carriers, Southwest Airlines Co. leads with 0.79 million delays.