Crowded planes and airports set records, straining the U.S. aviation system
- Posted on July 1, 2026
- By NPR
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Crowded planes and airports set records, straining the U.S. aviation system
The summer travel season is setting records again. Airlines are carrying more passengers than ever while operating fewer flights than they did 20 years ago, pushing the limits of the aviation system.
