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Peaches · 11-30-2010, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Sarah_MaxCash

If I could fly into the Allentown airport rather than Philly I would because it is so much easier. It is just that I would have to change planes so many times to do it it is pointless.

It is the same deal with smaller airports in the UK though. A couple times this year I have flown from places like London City airport or Liverpool (yes, honestly called the John Lennon airport) and they have been so much better just because of their smaller size.

Yeah, I run into that with ATL. There are times when I've thought about flying out of Chattanooga just to avoid the hell that is ATL. I still have to fly THROUGH ATL though.

There are some decent Crown Rooms in ATL though - and some really horrid ones too.

Which airport in London has the tube like things where the gates are? Everything was so dirty there - bathrooms were just nasty. And no decent food.

Elli · 11-30-2010, 12:36 PM

I'm going to cast my vote for SFO. Friendly people, not overbearing security, decent enough food. SEA is my second favourite because it's small and friendly.

Worst:
PHX has the hands-down RUDEST security/TSA agents. They yell at you and roll their eyes and basically act like jaded jail wardens.
Dallas/Ft Worth is filthy. Sure, there are flotillas of cleaning ladies at every gate, but they don't actually do anything. There's garbage on the floor everywhere, the bathrooms are nasty, and the restaurant staff are rude. Add to that the mystery of replicating the stores every 100 feet instead of giving you something else to walk towards and you get a miserable layover experience.

quiet · 11-30-2010, 12:48 PM

again, no really on topic, but i just remembered (probably trying to forget lol) mexico city airport. what a fucking hole. ultra dirty and smelly.

Peaches · 11-30-2010, 01:59 PM

If you're ever in the Anchorage Airport take a look at their list for what you have to have when flying to the North Slope. I don't have the picture handy but you have to have X amount of clothing, boots, no high heels, etc ;)

quiet · 11-30-2010, 02:02 PM

heh, i'm heading to Anchorage in March. snowboarding in Valdez, we'll probably have all that is required.

Sarah_Jayne · 11-30-2010, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by potter

The newer the better, because there is really is a lot behind the design and organization of an airport's layout.

I love O'Hare, but it really is a terrible airport because it's laid out so friggin retarded.

Then you look at something like Denver, which is practically brand new. And it is laid out spectacular.

When I was a kid, I nearly died on the floor of O'Hare - no joke. So, I am always so clouded with my past experience when I go through it to really give the airport an honest chance to impress me.

Sarah_Jayne · 11-30-2010, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Elli

I'm going to cast my vote for SFO. Friendly people, not overbearing security, decent enough food. SEA is my second favourite because it's small and friendly.

Worst:
PHX has the hands-down RUDEST security/TSA agents. They yell at you and roll their eyes and basically act like jaded jail wardens.
Dallas/Ft Worth is filthy. Sure, there are flotillas of cleaning ladies at every gate, but they don't actually do anything. There's garbage on the floor everywhere, the bathrooms are nasty, and the restaurant staff are rude. Add to that the mystery of replicating the stores every 100 feet instead of giving you something else to walk towards and you get a miserable layover experience.

I just did SFO and it was certainly much less of a pain in the ass to get out of it than is the case with PHL or any of the other domestic airports I have used in recent times. It took me such little time to get from the plane to having my bag in my hand that the person picking me up wasn't even near the airport.

Sarah_Jayne · 11-30-2010, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Peaches

Yeah, I run into that with ATL. There are times when I've thought about flying out of Chattanooga just to avoid the hell that is ATL. I still have to fly THROUGH ATL though.

There are some decent Crown Rooms in ATL though - and some really horrid ones too.

Which airport in London has the tube like things where the gates are? Everything was so dirty there - bathrooms were just nasty. And no decent food.

That would be Heathrow...the new Terminal 5 is SO much better but you near enough have to be flying British Airways to use it. The food in that terminal is good and even has a Gordon Ramsay restaurant. The rest of the airport is still horrible.

Sarah_Jayne · 11-30-2010, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by quiet

heh, i'm heading to Anchorage in March. snowboarding in Valdez, we'll probably have all that is required.

Just remember to take your high heels off.

xxweekxx · 11-30-2010, 09:20 PM

I was just in denver for a layover flight, i was so impressed that i googled, and heres what i saw:

"By land size, at 53 square miles (140 km2), it is the largest international airport in the United States, and the third largest international airport in the world "

"DIA was voted Best Airport in North America by readers of Business Traveler Magazine five years in a row (2005–2009)"

xxweekxx · 11-30-2010, 09:21 PM

the airport was incredible.. while waiting for my flight, i used their USB chargers to charge up my phone, laptop, then they had these gaming booths where i played flight simulator, nba live, and a few other games... the airport is soooooooooo huge its ridiculous.. i thought to myself that this must be one of the biggest airports in the world. and i was right..

It is also super clean

potter · 11-30-2010, 09:41 PM

well there you go, Denver wins.

Sarah_Jayne · 11-30-2010, 09:44 PM

Okay, somebody have a show in Denver so that I have an excuse to go to their airport.

baddog · 11-30-2010, 10:11 PM

53 square miles does not sound like an airport I want have a connecting flight in.

potter · 11-30-2010, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by baddog

53 square miles does not sound like an airport I want have a connecting flight in.

It's that big because it's so new. They bought a TON of land far out from the city. So come thirty years from now - they have room to expand properly unlike the majority of the rest of airports in the country.

baddog · 11-30-2010, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by potter

It's that big because it's so new. They bought a TON of land far out from the city. So come thirty years from now - they have room to expand properly unlike the majority of the rest of airports in the country.

Ah, so it isn't an hour drive from the entrance to the terminal? I am used to 15 minutes door-to-door here.

potter · 11-30-2010, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by baddog

Ah, so it isn't an hour drive from the entrance to the terminal? I am used to 15 minutes door-to-door here.

Depending on security, 15 minutes is doable. I'm normally through the front door of the airport to my gate in about 30 minutes.

Ycaza · 11-30-2010, 11:27 PM

john wayne in orange county ca.

xxweekxx · 12-01-2010, 12:43 AM

denver airport is easy to get around in.. didnt take long to switch terminals for connecting flight..

anyway that airport is super impressive..thought i was in dubai or something

Sarah_Jayne · 12-01-2010, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Ycaza

john wayne in orange county ca.

Sounds like there should be a few shoot outs there.

MaDalton · 12-01-2010, 10:11 AM

Denver Airport was built by the Illuminati! ;)))

http://skeptoid.com/episodes/4194

JA$ON · 12-01-2010, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by alexchechs

In terms of convenience I have to go with Burbank. It's so much better than flying into LAX

1000000% You get from the curb to the gate in 5 min, lol

Sarah_Jayne · 12-01-2010, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MaDalton

Denver Airport was built by the Illuminati! ;)))

http://skeptoid.com/episodes/4194

Pah, they do everything.

icymelon · 12-01-2010, 02:35 PM

a good airport leaves on time frequently. has short line for security and you dont need to take a shuttle to get a rental car and the food court doesn't close at 8pm. Most importantly you can get in and out quick. No long lines to pick up a passenger. I cant think of any that meet those all of those qualification.

Shannon G · 12-01-2010, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Verbal

Think Tampa International is great

Agreed!!

Whether leaving or coming home, it's always a breeze to get through. Fast security, clean, fast baggage handling, free Wi-Fi. One of the few things Florida got right. Not a lot for restaurant choices, but the fact that it's so mellow makes it worthwhile.

Sarah_Jayne · 12-01-2010, 04:21 PM

I am loving that in the last year or so most airports I have been to in the States have started to offer free WiFi. When I was in Philly last Feb you still had to pay for it. This time it was free..good stuff and I wish the British airports would do it too.

11-30-2010, 12:36 PM	#52
Elli Reach for those stars! Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 17,991	I'm going to cast my vote for SFO. Friendly people, not overbearing security, decent enough food. SEA is my second favourite because it's small and friendly. Worst: PHX has the hands-down RUDEST security/TSA agents. They yell at you and roll their eyes and basically act like jaded jail wardens. Dallas/Ft Worth is filthy. Sure, there are flotillas of cleaning ladies at every gate, but they don't actually do anything. There's garbage on the floor everywhere, the bathrooms are nasty, and the restaurant staff are rude. Add to that the mystery of replicating the stores every 100 feet instead of giving you something else to walk towards and you get a miserable layover experience. __________________ Make More Money with Cams and Dating at FFN.com! email: [email protected]

11-30-2010, 09:20 PM	#60
xxweekxx Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 6,780	I was just in denver for a layover flight, i was so impressed that i googled, and heres what i saw: "By land size, at 53 square miles (140 km2), it is the largest international airport in the United States, and the third largest international airport in the world " "DIA was voted Best Airport in North America by readers of Business Traveler Magazine five years in a row (2005–2009)" __________________ _________________ I am the best

11-30-2010, 09:21 PM	#61
xxweekxx Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 6,780	the airport was incredible.. while waiting for my flight, i used their USB chargers to charge up my phone, laptop, then they had these gaming booths where i played flight simulator, nba live, and a few other games... the airport is soooooooooo huge its ridiculous.. i thought to myself that this must be one of the biggest airports in the world. and i was right.. It is also super clean __________________ _________________ I am the best

11-30-2010, 09:41 PM	#62
potter Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Denver Posts: 6,559	well there you go, Denver wins. __________________

11-30-2010, 11:27 PM	#68
Ycaza Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: the 805 Posts: 4,290	john wayne in orange county ca. __________________ Caz Thrush Head Honcho [email protected] http://thrushtech.com ICQ: 304883574 do people still icq?

11-30-2010, 12:48 PM	#53
quiet we'll miss you our friend. RIP Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fernie, BC Posts: 25,115	again, no really on topic, but i just remembered (probably trying to forget lol) mexico city airport. what a fucking hole. ultra dirty and smelly.

11-30-2010, 01:59 PM	#54
Peaches Old broad Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Away Posts: 13,933	If you're ever in the Anchorage Airport take a look at their list for what you have to have when flying to the North Slope. I don't have the picture handy but you have to have X amount of clothing, boots, no high heels, etc ;)

11-30-2010, 02:02 PM	#55
quiet we'll miss you our friend. RIP Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fernie, BC Posts: 25,115	heh, i'm heading to Anchorage in March. snowboarding in Valdez, we'll probably have all that is required.

11-30-2010, 09:44 PM	#63
Sarah_Jayne Now with more Jayne Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 40,077	Okay, somebody have a show in Denver so that I have an excuse to go to their airport.

11-30-2010, 10:11 PM	#64
baddog So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: the beach, SoCal Posts: 107,089	53 square miles does not sound like an airport I want have a connecting flight in.

12-01-2010, 12:43 AM	#69
xxweekxx Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 6,780	denver airport is easy to get around in.. didnt take long to switch terminals for connecting flight.. anyway that airport is super impressive..thought i was in dubai or something __________________ _________________ I am the best

12-01-2010, 10:11 AM	#71
MaDalton I am Amazing Content! Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 39,822	Denver Airport was built by the Illuminati! ;))) http://skeptoid.com/episodes/4194 __________________ AmazingContent.com - providing only the best content and service since 2003 Monetize your content on Veegaz.com - one of Germanies largest VOD sites Got German traffic? We convert it into money for you! Skype: madalton02826 - Email: oltecconsult [at] gmail [dot] com

12-01-2010, 02:35 PM	#74
icymelon Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,220	a good airport leaves on time frequently. has short line for security and you dont need to take a shuttle to get a rental car and the food court doesn't close at 8pm. Most importantly you can get in and out quick. No long lines to pick up a passenger. I cant think of any that meet those all of those qualification. __________________ Network Of Adult Blogs With Hardlink Rentals Available

12-01-2010, 04:21 PM	#76
Sarah_Jayne Now with more Jayne Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 40,077	I am loving that in the last year or so most airports I have been to in the States have started to offer free WiFi. When I was in Philly last Feb you still had to pay for it. This time it was free..good stuff and I wish the British airports would do it too.