InsureMyTrip Finds Top Delay-Prone Airports as DOT Rolls Back Passenger Protections

WARWICK, R.I., Sept. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Travelers facing one of the most unreliable years of air travel in recent history will no longer have the backing of federal protections. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)has scrapped a plan to require airlines to provide cash compensation for significant delays. This is a major concern given persistent disruptions across the nation's busiest airports.

Researchers at InsureMyTrip analyze the latest DOT airport delay data, to determine which airports were the least reliable for the first five months of 2025.

Top 10 Airports with the Highest Percentage of Flight Delays:

1. Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA)
2. Palm Beach International (PBI)
3. Newark Liberty International (EWR)
4. Luis Muñoz Marín International (SJU)
5. McGhee Tyson (TYS)
6. Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)
7. Buffalo Niagara International (BUF)
8. Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)
9. Norfolk International (ORF)
10. Philadelphia International (PHL)

Why Travel Insurance Matters More Than Ever

Without federal backing, passengers risk losing hundreds or even thousands of dollars when flights are delayed or canceled. Comprehensive travel insurance helps fill those gaps, offering protections airlines do not guarantee.

6 Key Benefits:

1. Travel Delay Coverage – Reimbursement for meals, hotel stays, and other expenses during extended delays.
2. Beyond Flights – Coverage for prepaid accommodations, tours, and ground transportation that airlines won't refund.
3. Medical Emergencies Abroad – Coverage for illness or injury while traveling, including emergency evacuation.
4. Baggage Protection – Higher reimbursement limits for lost, stolen, or delayed luggage.
5. Interruptions & Cancellations – Protection from illness, natural disasters, or other unexpected disruptions.
6. Cancel for Any Reason (CFAR) Coverage – Optional upgrade for maximum flexibility.

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