Airports

Kansas City International Airport (MCI), or KCI, as it’s commonly known, served 11.5 million passengers in 2023. In early 2023, MCI consolidated all flight operations into a brand-new spacious terminal, improving gate access, modernizing facilities, and integrating local businesses for…

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 82 million passengers in 2023, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is the third-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 million passengers in 2023, 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 2024 Skytrax World Airport…

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) served over 22 million passengers in 2023. MDW is a hub for Southwest Airlines where it operates 229 daily flights — more than any other U.S. airport that Southwest flies from. Once passengers are past…

Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) served 12.1 million passengers in 2023 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…

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 ORD’s waiting passengers with appropriate…

Oakland International Airport (OAK) served 11.2 million passengers in 2023 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 13 million passengers in 2023; 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 12.7 million passengers in 2023 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 14.9 million passengers in 2023. 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…

If you’ve ever flown to Tennessee, it’s likely you already know Nashville International Airport (BNA) — but whether you’re going to be a first-time visitor or just want to get to know this airport better, we’ve got you covered. One of…

Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) is one of the fastest-growing U.S. airports and operates flights to domestic destinations only. In 2023, it served 17.5 million passengers. Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Southwest are the only major airlines to run out of…

Tampa International Airport (TPA) served over 23 million passengers in the airport’s 2023. 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 airport experience…

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) served over 22 million passengers in 2023 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…

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 75 million passengers in 2023, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the second-busiest airport in the U.S. With service to nearly 90 international destinations, it’s no wonder that LAX has over 20 lounges within the terminals. These include domestic…

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 25 million passengers in 2023, 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…