U.S. carriers see worst October for punctuality

U.S. airlines had their worst October on-time performance in the eight years since the U.S. government began tracking carriers’ punctuality, driving up traveler complaints and reports of lost luggage.

The Transportation Department said 72.9% of October flights arrived on time, compared with 81.3% a year earlier. October was the first full month that U.S. rules banning carry-on liquids were modified after being imposed for most of August and September.