Transportation Department data collection troubles may hinder easier flying

By Kelly Cohen
Published December 23, 2013 5:00am ET
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Transportation Department data collection troubles may hinder easier flying
Data flaws hinder the Department of Transportation's ability to understand and fix flight delays and cancellations, the agency's inspector general found. (Photo: Thinkstock) | alamourus

Data flaws hinder the Department of Transportation‘s ability to understand and fix flight delays and cancellations, the agency’s inspector general found.

Although the DOT has improved how it assesses flight delays since 2000, the IG released a report on Dec 18. showing more improvements can be made.

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