Airlines continue to work on staffing and scheduling issues, causing a reduction in flight delays and cancellations. Still, these things happen and continue to happen at a higher rate than in 2019, pre-global epidemic. Let’s start with a list of reasons why you might not want to fly on an airline right now:

• High flight cancellation and delay rates. Airlines are struggling to keep up with demand due to a shortage of pilots, flight attendants, and other staff. This has led to a high rate of flight cancellations and delays, which can be frustrating and expensive for travelers.
• Rising ticket prices. Airfare prices have been rising steadily in recent months, making it more expensive to fly. This is due to a number of factors, including the increase in fuel prices and the high demand for travel.
• Poor customer service. Many travelers have reported experiencing poor customer service from airlines in recent months. This includes long wait times to speak to customer service representatives, difficulty getting rebooked on canceled flights, and lost luggage.
• Increased risk of COVID-19 exposure. While airlines have implemented some safety measures to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission, there is still some risk of exposure when flying. This is especially true on long flights or flights with a high passenger load.
• Increased risk of unruly passenger behavior. There has been an increase in reports of unruly passenger behavior on flights in recent months. This includes incidents of passengers refusing to wear masks, becoming verbally or physically abusive, and even assaulting other passengers.

If you are considering flying right now, it is important to weigh the risks and benefits carefully. If you are not comfortable with the risks, you may want to consider traveling by car, train, or bus instead.

Here are some additional things to consider:

• Your health and vaccination status. If you are at high risk for serious complications from COVID-19, you may want to avoid flying or take extra precautions, such as wearing a high-quality mask and avoiding contact with other passengers as much as possible.
• Your travel plans. If you have a critical trip that you cannot reschedule, you may need to fly even if you are concerned about the risks. However, it is important to be prepared for possible delays and cancellations.
• The airline you choose. Some airlines have a better reputation than others for customer service and on-time performance. It is worth doing some research to choose an airline that is likely to meet your needs.

Ultimately, whether or not to fly right now is a personal decision. There is no right or wrong answer, and you should weigh the risks and benefits carefully before making a decision.

Good News- Conveniently Located Homeports Are All Around The United States

There’s a lot of them:

• Alaska: Anchorage, Juneau, Ketchikan, Seward, Skagway, Sitka, Whittier
• California: Long Beach, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco
• Florida: Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Miami, Port Canaveral, Tampa
• Hawaii: Honolulu
• Louisiana: New Orleans
• Maryland: Baltimore
• Massachusetts: Boston
• New Jersey: Bayonne
• New York: New York City
• Oregon: Astoria
• Puerto Rico: San Juan
• Texas: Galveston