The industry average for on-time arrival rate was 81.8 percent of flights, compared with 80 percent in 2011.

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The nationwide on-time arrival rate was 78.9 percent, and the departure rate was similar, study co-author Robert Puentes said.

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The ideal arrival rate into Miami International is 72 aircraft per hour.

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New York's on-time arrival rate, 66.3 percent, was worst in the nation, said the study, which analyzed air travel between metro areas rather than airports.

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Midwest's on-time arrival rate during Thanksgiving in recent years was 69.1%.

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Straight after a meal, the rate of synthesis doubles, prompted by the arrival of a large amount of amino acids.

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In fact, this week, from Sunday Oct. 7 through Tuesday Oct. 9, ontime arrival rates were 69.5%, 69.1%, and 70.2% The rate has improved by 16% from September to October, and cancellations have fallen by 27%.

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