Airports

Airport security can be one of the more confusing and stressful parts of getting on a plane for many travelers. Whether you are unsure what is allowed in your carry-on (or even checked bag), if you have to take your…

Serving over 46 million passengers in 2019, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is the 13th-busiest airport in the U.S. PHX has 9 lounges, including 3 Admirals Clubs, as American Airlines accounts for over 37% of passenger traffic. Although the…

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is the eighth busiest airport in the U.S., having served over 51 million passengers in 2019. As a major hub for Alaska Airlines, it’s no surprise that 3 out of the 11 lounges at SEA are…

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) serves over 46 million passengers annually, making it the eleventh-busiest airport in the U.S. CLT is American Airlines’ second-largest hub, dominating operations from Concourses B, C, and D. As well as 2 Admirals Clubs, eligible…

Priority Pass is one of the most popular lounge networks in the world. With more than 1,500 lounges worldwide, it’s also one of the largest, most prestigious global networks of lounges you can access. Priority Pass has phenomenal coverage across…

Denver International Airport (DEN) serves over 64 million passengers per year, making it the fifth-busiest airport in the U.S. Despite the amount of passenger traffic that passes through the airport, there are just 6 airport lounges, as the airport is…

Miami International Airport (MIA) served almost 46 million passengers in 2019, making it the 14th-busiest airport in the U.S. for passenger traffic. MIA is a major international airport, operating the most flights to Latin America and the Caribbean of any…

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is the main airport serving the Research Triangle of North Carolina. Nearly 12 million passengers traveled to and from the airport in 2022, a 35% increase from 2021. As a focus city for Delta Air Lines,…

Orlando International Airport (MCO) is the tenth-busiest airport in the U.S., serving over 50 million passengers annually. Centrally positioned in Florida, MCO is a major gateway for the state, serving domestic and international flights. Passengers looking to escape the crowded…

When it comes to airport lounges in the U.S., the Centurion Lounge from American Express tops the list as one of the best spaces to relax, grab a bit to eat, and get work done before your flight. The Centurion…

São Paulo Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is the busiest airport in Brazil. However, when I visited in the middle of the pandemic, it was eerily quiet. The airport is massive, with 3 terminals serving over 30 domestic and international airlines….

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) serves 21 million passengers annually and is based on the island of O‘ahu — the busiest of the Hawaiian Islands. Also known as Honolulu International Airport, HNL is the main hub for Hawaiian Airlines…

Serving more than 57 million passengers annually (in 2019), San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is the seventh-busiest airport in the U.S. Many of its nearly 20 lounges are operated by international carriers such as JAL, British Airways, and Cathay Pacific,…

With annual passenger traffic exceeding 51 million, Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) is the eighth-busiest airport in the U.S. A popular destination for both business and leisure, passengers often choose to relax in one of the airport’s 6 lounges. LAS is…

JFK serves over 61 million passengers every year, making it the sixth-busiest airport in the U.S. There are ~20 lounges at JFK, with 8 allowing passengers to purchase single-entry passes. Several of the lounges are available to passengers with a…

Kansas City International Airport (MCI), or KCI, as it’s commonly known, served 11.7 million passengers pre-pandemic in 2019, making it the second-busiest year in the airport’s history. In early 2023, MCI consolidated all flight operations into a brand-new spacious terminal,…

The Centurion Lounge at New York’s JFK airport is American Express’ flagship lounge space, with 2 floors of amenities and services for the frequent traveler. The humongous space features some of the best seating, amenities, and decor American Express has…

Serving over 75 million passengers in 2019, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is the fourth-busiest airport in the U.S. With that many passengers, it’s no wonder that DFW has 18 lounges to keep travelers entertained. Passengers flying with American…

Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) served 14.4 million passengers in 2019, with Southwest Airlines serving the majority of its route network. HOU is the only 5-star airport in Texas, having achieved its status in the 2022 Skytrax World Airport…

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) served over 20 million passengers in 2019, making it the twenty-ninth busiest airport in the U.S. MDW is a hub for Southwest Airlines where it operates 229 daily flights — more than any other U.S….

Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) served 15.7 million passengers in 2019 and is the second busiest airport in the Bay Area. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, SJC is well-connected to San Francisco and Oakland through…