Ranking Americans' Biggest Airline Complaints

Taking to the friendly skies these days can bring with it a lot of stress as many things are out of travelers' control, from lengthy security screening lines to staffing shortages and overbooked flights. It's all led to a dramatic rise in consumer complaints in recent years. The team of travel experts at Upgraded Points recently surveyed 500 Americans to uncover the biggest inconveniences faced by passengers in 2022, from flight delays to last-minute gate changes. While air travelers may be packing plenty of patience these days, there are some annoyances they're less prepared to put up with. Here are the eight biggest air travel complaints among U.S. travelers right now.