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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
David Koenig | AP Airlines Writer

Airline delays and cancellations are bad. Ahead of the holiday weekend, they’re getting worse

(Associated Press)

Travelers are getting hit with delays at U.S. airports again Wednesday, an ominous sign heading into the long July 4 holiday weekend, which is shaping up as the biggest test yet for airlines that are struggling to keep up with surging numbers of passengers.

By late afternoon on the East Coast, about 4,800 U.S. flights had been delayed and more than 950 were canceled, according to FlightAware.

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