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https://www.lifehacker.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/04/19c4e8f9f70dfb03ffd2cc39443a82f6-scaled.jpg?quality=7525601435Due to a range of problems — weather, a labour shortage, reduced capacity — flight delays and cancelations have been an even bigger hassle than usual this summer. While you might not be able to avoid them completely, there are steps you can take to protect yourself from too much aggravation.