Few things are as
important as time. You don’t want to waste it, especially at the
airport.
Upgraded
Points' latest study reveals the U.S. airports where passengers are most likely
to lose time waiting, from extended flight delays to lengthy taxi-out times.
Analyzing data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics and Google Flights,
the study highlights the airports that often create the biggest obstacles to a
smooth, efficient journey.
"Whether
you're a frequent flyer or just an occasional traveler, wasting time at the
airport is something everyone wants to avoid," said Keri Stooksbury,
editor-in-chief at Upgraded Points. "But unfortunately, delays, tarmac
waits, equipment maintenance, and long layovers are often unavoidable. Our
latest study provides travelers with insights into which airports are more
prone to these delays, helping them better prepare and minimize
frustration."
The five quickest
are Kahului Airport in Maui; Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport; Houston
Hobby Airport; Sacramento International Airport; and Hartsfield-Jackson
International Airport in Atlanta.
The five biggest
time-wasters were found at Miami International; San Francisco International; Dallas
Fort Worth International Airport; Philadelphia International Airport; and New
York's LaGuardia.
LaGuardia's
average departure delay is just slightly above the national average, at 13.5
minutes, but its taxi-out time tops the charts at 23 minutes. Due to limited
runway space, planes spend extra time maneuvering, meaning travelers can expect
average airport delays but often longer waits on the tarmac.
It is notable that
the five worst time-wasters were located in large metropolitan areas.
Upgraded Points
analyzed data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics on average departure
delays and taxi-out times at 40 major U.S. airports. Additionally, average
layover times were calculated using data from 30,000+ cross-country flights
collected from Google Flights over a five-day period.
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