Airports have gotten their fair share of criticism as of late—from delayed flights to security lines to lost baggage—but it’s important to recognize when airports do things right. Aviation industry expert Cabin Crew HQ has released a report that ranks the best airports in the world, and a whopping six U.S. airports have made the top ten, with one soaring to number two.
Because air travel involves more than just getting on the plane, the study ranks airports based on passenger count, average on-time flights, parking fees, drop-off costs and the number of restaurants and shops. How much does it cost to get to the airport, how much time will you have to spend in the airport and what choices will you have for eating and shopping while there? These factors determined the final score for each airport.
Coming in at number one is Tokyo International Airport, but the U.S. can boast the number two best, as Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International is a close second. O’Hare International in Chicago comes in at number three, followed by Dallas/Fort Worth at number five, George Bush International at number six, Denver International at number eight, and Charlotte Douglas International at number 10.
To break it down further, the Cabin Crew HQ report reveals that Seattle-Tacoma, San Francisco International, Charlotte Douglas International, Hartsfield-Jackson International, Los Angeles International and George Bush International rank numbers five to 10 as the airports with the fewest delays. Charlotte Douglas International and Miami International have the cheapest parking, at $35 and $39 per week respectively. For hungry travelers, the airports with the most restaurant choices are Hartsfield-Jackson at number two, JFK International at number four and Newark International at number five.
Find the full report at cabincrewhq.com.