Airlines and travel officials are bracing for the busiest travel weekend of the summer, a vacation stretch already marred by mass cancellations blamed on...
, acknowledging they weren’t prepared for the number of flights they had planned.
Strong, the Dallas travel agent, said higher prices lead to greater expectations for travelers, even though supply chain problems and labor shortages beset the entire hospitality industry — from airlines and restaurants to hotels and rental car firms. High prices, busy crowds and lackluster service haven’t dissuaded customers, who are often locked into narrow travel windows by school and work schedules.
Friday is expected to be the busiest travel day of summer. Some travelers got an early start on the July 4th weekend by catching flights Wednesday at Dallas Love Field.