From Yahoo Finance:
“The best and worst airports in
America, according to The Points Guy”
Good news for those passing
through San Diego International Airport: The airport was recently ranked as the
best in America. The rankings — which were part of a study done by The Points
Guy — looked at 34 different factors from flight delays, cancellations,
ride-hailing prices, security wait times and more. Check out the full list
here. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport clinched second place, followed
by Portland (Oregon) International Airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta
International Airport and Sacramento International Airport.
Commute in and out of the airport
a big factor
San Diego’s airport got the top
spot because of ample amenities, punctuality, and a short commute time “likely
for its convenient proximity to the downtown area,” the report stated. Phoenix’s
airport, which took second place, is a “known travelers’ favorite,” the report
stated. The airport had the second-best commute time, but lagged behind San
Diego in terms of flights’ punctuality. A bunch of other airports in California
also cracked the top 10. Sacramento, San Francisco and San Jose’s international
airports as well as Orange County’s John Wayne airport, all scored points. San
Francisco was lauded for its amenities — things like lounges, restaurants, the
quality of life and sustainability — and Sacramento was also credited for
offering an easy commute into the city for passengers. San Jose also scored
points for being the best airport in California for on-time flights.
Worst airports in America
On the flip side the worst
airport in America, according to The Points Guy, is the Chicago Midway
International Airport, followed by Orlando International Airport and Fort
Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Midway ranked last because of its
limited amenities, the report found. On top of that, the airport was plagued by
long wait times and a “less-than-desirable” commute. Orlando’s airport suffered
from the same issues as well, hence its low ranking. On top of that, Fort
Lauderdale-Hollywood International and Southwest Florida International— which
both ranked near Orlando in the bottom 10 — all contributed to Florida being
the state with the biggest share of the worst airports in America.
Busiest airports
The busiest airports in America
did fairly well on the list. As mentioned before, Atlanta’s Hartsfield–Jackson
airport secured 4th place. Dallas/Forth Worth International, another big hub,
came in 11th. LAX was ranked 16th, JFK — which also scored top marks for
amenities — was 22nd, and Chicago’s O’Hare scored 30th. JFK in particular, the
report noted, was last-place last year but improved tremendously. A big reason
for that is because of the increased availability of lounges. Despite having a
“terrible” record of on-time flights and “painful commute times,” its 23
lounges — which apparently are “more than any other airport could boast” —
offset, the report explained. “[K]nowing the pros and cons of each airport is a
helpful guide when planning your trip,” Scott Mayerowitz, executive news
director of The Points Guy, said in a press release. “If you know the airport
you’re traveling through lacks amenities, pack a meal. Leave early if commute
times are unpredictable, and try to schedule connecting flights through
more-reliable airports.”
^ I’ve been to 3 of these worst
airports (Chicago-Midway, Detroit and Orlando) and 1 of the best airports (Atlanta.)
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