Airports

Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) is the third-busiest airport in the U.S. for passenger numbers, but it takes pole position for the most flight operations of any U.S. airport. There are 16 lounges to accommodate some of ORD’s waiting passengers,…

Oakland International Airport (OAK) served 13.3 million passengers in 2019 and is the third-largest international airport in the Bay Area behind San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC). Unfortunately, the airport has lost…

The rules for what the Transportation Security Administration, or TSA, allows travelers to bring in their luggage can be confusing and overwhelming! For instance, are you allowed to bring food through security? And what about your bottled water? Just how…

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) served 12 million passengers in 2022; over 50% of those passengers flew with Southwest Airlines. SMF is primarily a domestic airport, with nonstop flights to just 3 international destinations in Mexico. Still, the airport is in…

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) served 13.6 million passengers in 2019 and features a new terminal completed in late 2019. The new terminal took 6 years to develop and gives passengers a flavor of New Orleans from the…

As part of my whirlwind trip between Rio de Janeiro and Boston, I found myself flying 3 different airlines and visiting about a half-dozen airport lounges. A tad exhausting, but also great for people like me who love checking out…

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) served nearly 15.9 million passengers in 2019. The airport has more than 250 daily departures to 70+ domestic and international destinations. Southwest Airlines is the most dominant carrier at STL, accounting for 59% of…

Nashville International Airport (BNA) served more than 18 million passengers in 2019 and is one of the fastest growing airports in the U.S. BNA Vision is the airport’s growth and expansion plan to accommodate more than 23 million passengers by…

Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) is one of the fastest-growing U.S. airports, having experienced a 90% increase in passenger numbers over the last decade (pre-pandemic). DAL operates flights to domestic destinations only, and in 2019, it served 16.7 million passengers….

Tampa International Airport (TPA) served over 22.1 million passengers in the airport’s 2019 financial year. TPA has won several awards over the last couple of years for its innovation and sustainable efforts in the 3-phased Master Development Plan, improving the…

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) served 13.5 million passengers in 2021 and holds a level 3+ accreditation for being a carbon-neutral airport. It’s one of the fastest-growing airports in the U.S., and ranked above average for customer service in the JD…

Portland International Airport (PDX) transports nearly 20 million passengers annually and is the primary airport in the state of Oregon. PDX is consistently ranked as one of the best airports in the U.S. and took the number 1 spot. If…

Serving over 88 million passengers in 2019, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the second-busiest airport in the U.S. With services to nearly 90 international destinations, it’s no wonder that LAX has 20+ lounges within the terminals. These include domestic and…

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is in the minority of U.S. airports that have not seen any growth in passenger numbers over recent years. DCA is known as the short-haul airport of Washington, D.C. due to its 1,250-mile perimeter…

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) served more than 15 million passengers in 2021, with about a third of its passenger traffic from international flights. IAD is a hub for United Airlines, with the carrier solely occupying services to/from Concourses C…

This is a central page for listing each of our detailed airport guides. Within these guides, you’ll find information on servicing airlines, terminals, security and customs, lounges, dining/drinks, and more. Articles focused on getting between terminals, lounge lists, and lounge…

San Diego International Airport (SAN) served 24 million passengers in 2018, which is a huge 10% increase over the previous year. As a top U.S. tourism destination and with 1 million international passengers in 2018, it’s pretty impressive that the…

Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) served 22 million passengers in 2021, with around 370 daily commercial departures. SLC is the fifth-biggest hub for Delta Air Lines, accounting for approximately 70% of the airport’s operations. Only an hour’s drive from…

Update: The Toluca Centurion Lounge is permanently closed. American Express operates several lounges in Mexico under the Centurion branding. Access is included for specific American Express cardholders and provides a retreat where passengers can relax before their flight. In Mexico,…

Update: The GOL Premium Lounge in Terminal 2 at GIG has been closed until further notice. Flying domestically in Brazil can, at times, be frustrating. There are no real premium airline products, airports can be chaotic and unorganized, and short…

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is the busiest airport in the world, serving more than 100 million passengers annually. As the main hub for Delta Air Lines, the airline has at least 1 Delta Sky Club in every concourse. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta…