If you’re flying over the holidays, be sure to pack your patience and a good book. Planes will be full or nearly so.
That leaves few options should you miss a connection or be delayed in any way. The next flight will likely be just as full.
The number of flights operating are down this month, however, and that should mean better overall performance, according to FlightStats. During the first week of December, there were 6 percent few U.S. flights than in the same period last year and 10 percent in 2006.
Fewer flights also mean that the planes will be full.
Travelers should hope Santa brings good weather. If the weather is mild, things should go pretty smoothly. But if severe weather hits key hubs like Chicago, Dallas/Ft. Worth or Atlanta, the entire system will be challenged.
