North American Tracker (July 12, 2022): Airport Delays and Economic Recession

Posted on July 12th, 2022 in Surveys

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This survey is conducted in collaboration with the Association for Canadian Studies (ACS) and published in the Canadian Press. This series of surveys is available on Leger’s website.

AIRPORT DELAYS

  • 53% of Canadians and 45% of Americans are concerned about airport delays (including cancelled flights and long lineups).
  • The greatest proportion of Canadians (43%) feel airport staffing shortages (baggage handling, security) are most responsible for the delays, while the greatest proportion of Americans (38%) feel airline staffing shortages are most responsible.
  • 18% of Canadians and 13% of Americans have significantly changed their summer vacation plans due to airport delays and/or delays with obtaining a Canadian passport.*
*Delays with obtaining a Canadian passport only asked to Canadians.

Element most responsible for airport delays according to Canadians and Americans

ECONOMIC RECESSION

  • 59% of Canadians and 64% of Americans believe their country is in an economic recession.
  • 81% of Canadians and 66% of Americans think prices will continue to rise for the foreseeable future.
  • 76% of Americans indicate high inflation/the economy is the most important or second-most important issue to them right now.

METHODOLOGY

This web survey was conducted from July 8-10, 2022 with 1,538 Canadians and 1,002 Americans, 18 years of age or older, randomly recruited from LEO’s online panel.

To view the July 12, 2022 report, CLICK HERE.

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