Hurricane Season Travel Alert: InsureMyTrip Reveals Airports with the Highest and Lowest Weather Delay Rates

WARWICK, R.I., July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As we get deeper into hurricane season, travelers may want to consider which airports are most prone to weather-related delays before booking summer vacations. According to the latest DOT airport stats – analyzed by the experts at InsureMyTrip - some U.S. airports are far more likely to experience weather-related flight disruptions.

Airports With the Highest Percentage of Weather Delays in 2024

1. Dallas/Fort Worth International
2. Minneapolis−Saint Paul International
3. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
4. Will Rogers World, Oklahoma City
5. Gerald R. Ford International, Grand Rapids
6. Tucson International
7. Charlotte Douglas International
8. Eppley Airfield, Omaha
9. Milwaukee Mitchell International
10. Spokane International

Airports With the Lowest Percentage of Weather Delays in 2024

1. Oakland International
2. Kahului, Maui
3. Hollywood Burbank
4. San Jose International
5. Baltimore/Washington International
6. John Wayne, Orange County
7. Chicago Midway International
8. William P. Hobby, Houston
9. Dallas Love Field
10. St. Louis Lambert International

These airports may be safer bets for travelers seeking fewer disruptions during peak summer travel – especially as hurricane season begins to impact southern and coastal regions. To safeguard summer plans, more travelers are turning to international travel insurance and the optional Cancel for Any Reason travel insurance benefit for added flexibility.

How Travel Insurance Can Help During Weather Delays

When it comes to flight disruptions, travelers often ask, "Is travel insurance worth it?" For those facing unexpected weather delays, the answer is often yes. Depending on the policy, travel insurance can offer valuable protection and peace of mind.

• Trip Delay Coverage can reimburse travelers for meals, accommodations, and other essential expenses when flights are delayed due to covered reasons (like severe weather), typically after a minimum delay threshold (often 6+ hours).
• Trip Interruption Coverage may help if your trip is cut short due to weather emergencies—covering non-refundable expenses like tours, hotel bookings, or missed connections.
• Missed Connection Coverage offers additional reimbursement for travelers who miss a departure due to weather and need to catch up to their itinerary.
• 24/7 Assistance Services from top travel insurance companies can help rebook flights, arrange emergency lodging, or provide support if you're stranded far from home.

Bonus Tips:

• Cruise Consideration: For travelers planning cruises, cruise insurance can be especially important, offering protection if a storm delays or interrupts a sailing.
  
  
• Check Credit Card Coverage: Those with credit card travel insurance should check their benefits, but many find that purchasing a separate plan offers more robust coverage.

"Understanding how likely weather is to impact your departure or arrival airport can make a big difference," says Suzanne Morrow, CEO of InsureMyTrip. "If you're flying through weather-prone regions, buy travel insurance with trip delay and interruption coverage to protect your plans - and your wallet."

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