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Which Airports Are the Biggest Time-Wasters for Travelers?
29.10.2024 - 21:53 / travelpulse.com / North America / Rich Thomaselli
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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