Hmmmmm.
I have flown ~800,000 miles in the last four years and have yet to experience more than a 2 hour wait on the plane. I had around 80 segments last year that either originated or terminated in one of DFW/ORD/STL.
You say they are common! Are you sure you are not exaggerating?
Originally Posted by
bernardd
Exactly - it's a basic fact of geography - I'll get my geologist sister to give you the lecture if you like? The mid-west is far and away the most vulnerable - 8 of 10 lengthy weather waits / diversions I can remember were associated with DFW, ORD or STL. Also one each due to summer thunderstorms in DC and winter snow in Boston. No great surprises there.