Most Efficient Airport
Aug 19, 2005, 7:04 am
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Most Efficient Airport
What airport has provided you with the best experience as far as the walk from the entrance to your gate, the most or fastest security checkpoints, convenient restrooms and restaurants etc...?
Is there an airport out there that you think future airports or airport renovations should be modeled after?
Seems like every airport has a ridiculously long walk to the gates or some major flaw that makes the experience frustrating in some way.
Is there an airport out there that you think future airports or airport renovations should be modeled after?
Seems like every airport has a ridiculously long walk to the gates or some major flaw that makes the experience frustrating in some way.
Aug 19, 2005, 7:40 am
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You really have to put it in terms of airport size and purpose; LGB is extremely quick to get in and out of (at least, it was when I last used it 3 years ago), but it's not exactly an international gateway or the next superhub.
That said, ICN, HKG, and AMS seem to get high marks from FTers.
That said, ICN, HKG, and AMS seem to get high marks from FTers.
Aug 19, 2005, 8:03 am
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I have always found KIX extremely easy to get into and out of, especially after realizing that the efficient limosine buses are a much quicker alternative than taking the express trains to inconveniant stations. On a 6:45 pm arrival I am almost alway sitting down to dinner at Dino's in Ashiya by 8:00.
Aug 19, 2005, 8:36 am
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It isn't huge, but I still think that the AA ops at SAT are incredibly efficient. Never a wait for a gate, or for a jet bridge to be positioned for deplaning, and very fast luggage service.
Aug 19, 2005, 9:33 am
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I am a huge fan of HPN I can go from plane to bathroom to the terminal roadway in about 3 minutes. Departing takes about 5 minutes because of the wait for TSA.
Departing from DCA is great when not using Terminal A (NW, YX, FL, NK and ATA). Usually I need to allow about 5 minutes from metro to Gate if I am not checking luggage and am already checked in.
Departing from DCA is great when not using Terminal A (NW, YX, FL, NK and ATA). Usually I need to allow about 5 minutes from metro to Gate if I am not checking luggage and am already checked in.
Aug 19, 2005, 11:30 am
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I really, really like DTW for the reasons you cited. It's very efficient, quick via the tram to get from one side of the terminal to the other etc.
not sure how security is since I've always transitited through there and never checked in/out of there but in all fairness, I think as far as conex, it's very nice.
not sure how security is since I've always transitited through there and never checked in/out of there but in all fairness, I think as far as conex, it's very nice.
Aug 19, 2005, 2:19 pm
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The transportation network connecting HKG is excellent. However, the airport is just sometimes too big and a lot of US-bound flights are assigned gates far far away.
Aug 19, 2005, 8:18 pm
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RNO, SLC, and YVR for rental car access and easy access to a fast expressway exit. (at least for RNO and SLC) No dragging luggage onto rental car busses or trains.
Very good microbrewery at RNO. (Brew Bros)
Very good microbrewery at RNO. (Brew Bros)
Aug 19, 2005, 8:19 pm
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Originally Posted by GWU ESIA STUDENT
I am a huge fan of HPN I can go from plane to bathroom to the terminal roadway in about 3 minutes. Departing takes about 5 minutes because of the wait for TSA.
Departing from DCA is great when not using Terminal A (NW, YX, FL, NK and ATA). Usually I need to allow about 5 minutes from metro to Gate if I am not checking luggage and am already checked in.
Departing from DCA is great when not using Terminal A (NW, YX, FL, NK and ATA). Usually I need to allow about 5 minutes from metro to Gate if I am not checking luggage and am already checked in.
btw, GWU ESIA, good to see some Buff and Blue on here! I'm an SMPA grad from '00. ^
Aug 19, 2005, 9:49 pm
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And another vote for SIN. I don't think comparing HPN and other small regional airports to major international hubs is fair to the latter. It's easy to make things quick and easy when you have a handful of gates, just regional flights, no customs/immigration, no wide-bodies and no connecting pax.
Aug 19, 2005, 9:52 pm
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I'd say ICN for layout and HKG for overall efficiency, although the walk to/from the gate can be murder. To their defense, the moving walkways always work and the train is quick. SIN is another contenda.