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Old Apr 5, 2001 | 12:09 pm
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want your flight on time?

from Consumer Reports Travel Letter,
avoedflying in December or June, on a Friday,with a departure time between 7 and 8p.m. and avoid flying United or America West, and always avoid LaGuardia Airport.

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Old Apr 5, 2001 | 12:18 pm
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And to/from O'Hare on a thundery summer afternoon!
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Old Apr 6, 2001 | 3:08 pm
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For me the only thing that seems to guarantee my flight being on time is if I'm still 30 minutes from the airport.

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Old Apr 6, 2001 | 3:25 pm
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You might want to avoid DFW as well.



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Old Apr 6, 2001 | 3:25 pm
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You might want to avoid DFW as well.



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Old Apr 10, 2001 | 9:18 pm
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So what is left?
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Old Apr 10, 2001 | 9:46 pm
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It's not all negative, some of the best months to fly are March,September,October,and November
the best on time days are Mondays,Tuesdays,and Saturdays
and early morning flights.

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Old Apr 11, 2001 | 8:26 am
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Most importantly -- fly nonstop.
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