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Crowded planes and airports set records, straining the U.S. aviation system
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Crowded planes and airports set records, straining the U.S. aviation system

NPR News · Jul 1, 2026, 9:00 AM

Why this matters: a developing story that could shape the day's news cycle.

The summer travel season is setting records again. Airlines are carrying more passengers than ever while operating fewer flights than they did 20 years ago, pushing the limits of the aviation system.

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