Comments on: Best “airports to be stuck at” during the holidays

By: Pat

Pat — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:33:34 +0000

Ditto on Schiphol…although, it isn’t domestic. You could live in that place!! It has been awhile since I have been in Narita but the NorthWest
Terminal.. SUCKED!!!!!!
Frankfurt’s airport was efficient but had a cold atmosphere..
Kennedy in NY the WORST!!!!!!!!

By: Bruno

Bruno — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:16:10 +0000

Just about any airport in Europe is better than the ones here in the US. They offer beautiful lounges, good restaurants / bars and the toilets are quite clean (especially in Switzerland, Scandinavia and Germany). I also was very pleased with the facilities and architecture of the airports in Singapore, Bangkok and Tokyo Narita.

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:37:31 +0000

As much as I love Schiphol, last time I checked it wasn’t a DOMESTIC airport (it might have changed?) And it appears that many of these listed are DESTINATION airports, not layovers. I never fly through SFO or MIA on my way to anywhere. I will agree with SLC – very well planned. I think many of the smaller airports are the best when having layovers. The people are friendly and the prices for food are better. Would anyone shop for Burberry, Coach and Gucci in an airport??? I might buy a book or a newspaper, but nothing I would have to carry or pack to continue my travel.

By: CARMIE

CARMIE — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 03:35:00 +0000

I THINK ONES PICK WOULD BE O GET STUCK IN A NASHVILLE AIRPORT BECAUSE THERE IS ALOT TO DO IT’S PEACEFUL AND YOU GET SHOPPING AND YOU GET LIVE MUSIC AT TOOTSIES, YOU GET TO HAVE A BEER,THE PA SYSTEM IS INCREDIBLE.FOOD IS EVERYWHERE.

By: carmie

carmie — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 03:32:46 +0000

miami airport is the worst to get stranded in they have horrible PA systems people get leav by their flights all the time
and yes it stinks with a restaurant who wants $12 for a cheap bottle o wine while you wait the stir fry is LIVER AND NOT STEAK THAT FOOL GAVE THAT TO ME AND I ASKED IF IT WAS STEAK HE SAID YES

By: Tom

Tom — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 12:43:20 +0000

We just came back from Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe and had a 7 hour layover in Johanesburg. The airport is clean (especially the bathrooms!), well run and the shops and restuarnats are endless. Prices were very reasonable. Just don’t ask for a martini – you will get a blank stare!

By: Alan

Alan — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 02:04:50 +0000

I haven’t seen any airport that I would care to be stuck in for very long. The best thing would be one where it would be quick and easy to go out of the airport to some other location for a while. My choices would be Las Vegas, San Francisco, or San Diego. They are all close to downtown or other attractions and have good transportation options.

By: escultismo

escultismo — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 20:09:44 +0000

Boy, there are some angry folks out there (an absolute toilet!!???) regarding Miami International. It is not a perfect place, I know, but it has some positives too. First, it is in the sub-tropic, so the weather outside is usually nicer than 3/4? 5/6? 9/10? of the country from October to March-April. And still we have to deal with hurricane season from about June to September. Also, it is smack in the middle of town, not out there in the bunnies. If you happen to have a long layover you can leave/check your bags and go sightseeing on public transportation (to South Beach, Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, etc.) And still, there will be problems, but “an absolute toilet”??? Wow, I hope you guys give us a another chance in the future, as things are improving all the time. Soon there will be a Metrorail connection into the Main Terminal, and American Airlines continues to make it more traveler-friendly (if that is possible these days) with its newly inaugurated North Terminal.
Best of everything for all in 2010!!

By: Sandra Gibbs

Sandra Gibbs — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:57:21 +0000

I think Pittsburgh should be included in the list. The prices there are regulated by the airport to be no more than mall prices. Also, Pennsylvania has no tax on clothing, which makes the shopping even better.

By: RM

RM — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 11:52:51 +0000

Agree totally with Mike. Miami is an airport I avoid like the plague!!