BUSINESS MEMO: SUMMER PLAGUED BY AIRLINE DELAYS

Airline delays increased again in August, after tapering off a bit earlier this summer, the Federal Aviation Administration said Friday.

The agency reported 47,893 delayed flights for the month, up from 44,430 in July but below the record 50,114 recorded in June.

The August total was also well above the 37,189 delayed flights in August a year earlier.

Delayed and canceled flights have proved a major annoyance this summer with weather and air traffic control problems. A pilot dispute at United Airlines also lead to many canceled flights.