In a metaphor for current frenzy in air travel, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg recently had his flight from Washington to New York canceled and was forced to drive instead. Buttigieg joked the incident was “pretty on the nose,” but frustrated travelers don’t have quite the same sense of humor about the thousands of cancelled flights and spoiled plans. Airlines are now under pressure from politicians and passengers to fix the problem fast. NBC’s Maggie Vespa reports in this week’s Sunday Focus. » Subscribe to TODAY: http://on.today.com/SubscribeToTODAY » Watch the latest from TODAY: http://bit.ly/LatestTODAY About: TODAY brings you the latest headlines and expert tips on money, health and parenting. We wake up every morning to give you and your family all you need to start your day. If it matters to you, it matters to us. We are in the people business. Subscribe to our channel for exclusive TODAY archival footage & our original web series. Connect with TODAY Online! Visit TODAY's Website: http://on.today.com/ReadTODAY Find TODAY on Facebook: http://on.today.com/LikeTODAY Follow TODAY on Twitter: http://on.today.com/FollowTODAY Follow TODAY on Instagram: http://on.today.com/InstaTODAY #news #travel #summer #airlines