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New York LaGuardia named North America's most frustrating airport
UK Daily Mail ^ | December 2, 2014 | John Hutchinson

Posted on 12/05/2014 9:17:51 AM PST by C19fan

New York LaGuardia has been named as the most frustrating airport in the US and Canada. Taking into account the time it takes to get there, the security processes, the quality of the terminals and facilities, and how many flights get delayed, LaGuardia takes the crown it doesn't want. Around 3,000 frequent flyers gave their opinions on 36 airports in the US and Canada; the 25 busiest US airports are listed as well as six of the seven busiest in Canada.

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All three NYC airports are always the winners of these lists of worst airports in North America. All of them are dumps.
1 posted on 12/05/2014 9:17:52 AM PST by C19fan
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Agreed. But I can't see rating only 36 airports in the United States and Canada. Some of the best run major airports are not even on the list including Pittsburgh, Cincinnati and Salt Lake City.

The other interesting thing is that three of the top ten are Canadian and I'll guess the number one reason: no TSA.

2 posted on 12/05/2014 9:28:25 AM PST by Vigilanteman (Obama: Fake black man. Fake Messiah. Fake American. How many fakes can you fit in one Zer0?)
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Pilot friend of mine calls it “La Garbage” ....


3 posted on 12/05/2014 9:29:00 AM PST by SkyDancer (I Was Told Nobody Is Perfect But Yet, Here I Am)
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I’ve had visitors fly in to Detroit and every one of them says its one of the easiest airports they’ve dealt with.


4 posted on 12/05/2014 9:31:15 AM PST by cripplecreek (You can't half ass conservatism.)
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Worst airport I was ever in was Detroit. This was maybe 15 years ago. Poor signage. I couldn't find baggage claim. Tried to ask employees. The first two couldn't speak English. Finally found one who was able to direct me.

My favorite airport is McCarran in Las Vegas. Very efficient.

5 posted on 12/05/2014 9:31:17 AM PST by fatnotlazy
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Laguardia should be closed. LGA actually interferes with traffic from other area airports like Newark (EWR) and JFK. First, build express rail connections between JFK and Grand Central Station for fast transportation to and from Manhattan; build an additional runway at JFK to handle additional domestic airline traffic; then close LGA and sell off the real estate.


6 posted on 12/05/2014 9:32:06 AM PST by Paleo Conservative (Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not really out to get you.)
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Toronto is a close second to LaGuardia.
7 posted on 12/05/2014 9:34:11 AM PST by Eric in the Ozarks (Rip it out by the roots.)
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I connected to Paris through LaGuardia last Spring. Being married to a pilot, the only worse airport I’ve been to has been in the Philippines.

I’m surprised Mccarran (Las Vegas) didn’t do better. I’ve always thought it was about the best- ease of parking, gate access, shopping, entertainment, bars.... It’s major downside now has been after it’s expansion because it’s become so large which means long walking distances. Otherwise, it’s still pretty pleasant and even has valet parking for short term. I love that.


8 posted on 12/05/2014 9:36:17 AM PST by pops88 (Geek chick standing with Breitbart for truth)
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I’ve never been to that airport. I’m not sure what you mean.


9 posted on 12/05/2014 9:41:51 AM PST by Paleo Conservative (Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not really out to get you.)
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The other reason I like Mccarran- best TSA people. I’m guessing they realize that their jobs are heavily dependent on tourism and repeat business. They’ve always been pleasant the many times I’ve been through.


10 posted on 12/05/2014 9:42:15 AM PST by pops88 (Geek chick standing with Breitbart for truth)
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My favorite airport is McCarran in Las Vegas. Very efficient.

Agree. But it seems they land the plane in Arizona and taxi to Vegas. It takes forever to get to the terminal.

11 posted on 12/05/2014 9:46:27 AM PST by Veggie Todd (The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. TJ)
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Yup. I had to drive around LaGuardia 3 times just to figure out how to get away from it.


12 posted on 12/05/2014 9:52:02 AM PST by ctdonath2 (Si vis pacem, para bellum.)
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I would readily put JFK on the bad list. I had the experience at 2PM one day to be there.....in the midst of summer...and they cancelled the remaining flights for the day because of approaching thunderstorms. Airline did nothing on hotels. Discovered that it’s the worst place to do any plan B situation.

I’d put Boston and Philly close behind JFK. The worst airport for distance between terminals is Charlotte, NC.

On the better airports...I’d put Dulles on the list, along with Reagan International, and Atlanta.

As for small international airports....Reykjavik, Iceland is a great small airport....although there’s just no hotels around the airport, and you’d have to take the shuttle bus into town if you get stuck there.


13 posted on 12/05/2014 9:53:08 AM PST by pepsionice
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I would readily put JFK on the bad list. I had the experience at 2PM one day to be there.....in the midst of summer...and they cancelled the remaining flights for the day because of approaching thunderstorms. Airline did nothing on hotels. Discovered that it’s the worst place to do any plan B situation.

I’d put Boston and Philly close behind JFK. The worst airport for distance between terminals is Charlotte, NC.

On the better airports...I’d put Dulles on the list, along with Reagan International, and Atlanta.

As for small international airports....Reykjavik, Iceland is a great small airport....although there’s just no hotels around the airport, and you’d have to take the shuttle bus into town if you get stuck there.


14 posted on 12/05/2014 9:53:12 AM PST by pepsionice
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I know the TSA doesn’t spend so much time groping old ladies and babies and searching everything in your bag as they do in other airports. They do keep the security lines moving.


15 posted on 12/05/2014 10:01:00 AM PST by fatnotlazy
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“But it seems they land the plane in Arizona and taxi to Vegas.”

You made me laugh. I’ve had that thought, too, and then remember every time I return. At least sometimes there are fun, drunk people whooping and yelling, “Vegas baby!” There’s also the issue now of the solar farm so if you don’t want to be blinded on approach during the day you need to remember to put your window shade down.


16 posted on 12/05/2014 10:01:42 AM PST by pops88 (Geek chick standing with Breitbart for truth)
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Now I like Dulles more so than Reagan National probably because the last few times I was at Reagan, it seemed to be constantly under construction or renovation. Now that was some years ago. Hopefully, the remodeling or construction is done by now, right?


17 posted on 12/05/2014 10:05:10 AM PST by fatnotlazy
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I went through Reagan last year....other than a coffee shop under renovation, didn’t notice much of anything else. I like Reagan because of the dozen hotels within two-minute drive from the airport, and the subway connection is right there at the airport. Subway soon to be at Dulles apparently after waiting for years.

I would say this....for food choices....Reagan is fairly negative. You’d best eat prior to getting there.


18 posted on 12/05/2014 10:17:54 AM PST by pepsionice
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Out if the top 50 in terms of air traffic, St. Louis is the worst. Decrepit, decaying and eerily quiet at night.


19 posted on 12/05/2014 10:20:46 AM PST by Clemenza (Lurking)
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To: Eric in the Ozarks

I have often had to go through YYZ (aka Pearson’s Pit) coming back from an international trip on Air Canada. The best thing about it is that you lose at least 5 pounds walking from the gate to customs.


20 posted on 12/05/2014 10:23:09 AM PST by Clemenza (Lurking)
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