The phrase "airline delay" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when referring to a situation where a flight is postponed or rescheduled by an airline.
Example: "Due to an airline delay, we had to wait an additional two hours at the airport before our flight was finally called."
Alternatives: "flight delay" or "air travel delay".
Some other airline delay statistics, meanwhile, are getting a fresh look, as well.
[World Business, Section W.] U.S. to Test Airline Delay System The Transportation Department said it would test a new system for counting airline delays that would give a better idea of the cause.
United said the bank, Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau had agreed in principle to let the airline delay a $300 payment due on Nov. 17, and a $200 million payment due in early December.
And for perhaps the most likely problems travelers might encounter — those involving airlines — most policies reimburse customers for the cost of meals and lodging should they be stuck at an airport because of a lengthy airline delay or cancellation — even if it's weather related.
Finally, measured against the billions spent versus the lack of airline delay improvement, the historical litany of mostly failed, multi-billion-dollar ATC programs is further proof the government (i.e., FAA, EuroControl, Nav Canada, etc). can never, and will never solve airline flight delays.
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Everyone complains about annoying airline delays.
Most business travelers loathe airline delays.
Sunday because of bad weather and airline delays in Providence, R. I
Last year, after a summer of airline delays and worsening service, Congress was weighing legislation that would have mandated fines for airline delays, lost baggage and other problems.
Mr. McCain's Commerce Committee will be holding hearings on airline delays in the very near future.
