If you've flown recently, you've likely experienced flight delays or cancellations, often due to airport congestion. What you might not realize is that some airports are now implementing "flight caps" to manage this, directly impacting your travel options.
Flight caps are trending because major airports are struggling with a surge in air travel demand combined with operational challenges.
Post-pandemic travel has rebounded sharply, but air traffic control (ATC) staffing shortages and airline operational issues mean airports can't handle the volume.