What Causes the Highest Amount of Flight Disruptions May Come as a Surprise

It has been a winter fraught with wild weather that has translated to widespread flight cancellations and delays.

According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), weather is responsible for about 75% of all delays.

There are a number of different weather elements that can impact flight schedules, not limited to just the usual suspects of snow and ice.

In fact, what may be the most likely weather culprit to disrupt typically occurs with greater frequency during the spring and summer months. Here is a look at the top offenders when it comes to flight cancellations and delays.

Thunderstorms