News Summary: Long flight delays soar in July

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DELAYS TAKE OFF: The number of long delays in July involving planes stuck on airport tarmacs was more than the previous eight months combined.

BLAME THE WEATHER: Sixteen delayed flights were in or out of Chicago O’Hare on July 13, a day of severe thunderstorms. All of the longest delays were on regional carriers that operate smaller jets.

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