Yes, it is accurate - it is tracked. However, yes, the flight times are padded a bit, presumably to improve the on-time rate. However, it doesn't really matter as you need to allow for layover time for connections. Padding the flight times only helps. I want to know when the flight is likely to arrive - how long they say the flight is doesn't matter to me. I generally allow a couple of hours, more in the summer. We have occasionally, in the past, traveled the day of departure when we were renting sailboats or going on a cruise. I agree that traveling the day before is now prudent, always.
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Originally Posted by Stu from NYC
Very true but the on time rate is not really accurate. Some years ago they added some time to the schedule in order to help the on time rate look better.
Once upon a time when we flew to the port to take a cruise we would be ok with flying in same day as cruise. Now always get there a day ahead of time.
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