RANKED: The 10 busiest airports in the world
The Airports Council International (ACI) released its 2015 World Airport Traffic Report on Friday. Once again, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) took with the top spot, with more...
View ArticleThere's a better way to board planes — but here's why the process will never...
Turns out, we are both boarding and deboarding planes wrong.In the horror that is plane travel these days, every minute counts. Various studies, both by the guys from Mythbusters and universities like...
View ArticleA TSA agent shares the weirdest things he's experienced on the job
In their line of duty, US Transportation Security Administration officers, or TSOs, have come across a number of bizarre and dangerous items, from Batarangs and tomahawks to stun guns disguised as...
View ArticleSamsung will replace your Note 7 at the airport before you fly
Boarding an airplane with one of Samsung's potentially explosive Note 7 smartphones is now a crime in the US. Fortunately for passengers who may not be aware that they're packing dangerous contraband,...
View ArticleHere's why airports are such an inefficient nightmare, according to an architect
The INSIDER Summary:For his master's degree in architecture, Radu Gidei re-invented the airport by designing a "distributed airport" where not everything is under one roof.During his research he found...
View Article15 airports where you'll actually want to have a long layover
Having a long layover while waiting for your next flight at the airport is often an unpleasant experience, but some airports are adding a variety of entertainment features to make your wait as...
View ArticleThe best and worst airports in the US
The INSIDER Summary:• The Points Guy analyzed data to create a list of the best and worst US airports.• The West Coast is home to the top three best airports.• The top two worst airports are in NYC.The...
View ArticleThe 10 airports in America people disliked the most
As Americans take to the skies in record numbers, our nation's airports are bursting at the seams. Released this week, the J.D. Power 2016 North American Airport Satisfaction Study found that America's...
View ArticleThis airport lounge membership is the perfect gift for frequent fliers this...
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.Traveling is stressful.Between making...
View ArticleThe 7 best US airport terminals to be stuck on a layover
Delays at airports are not as woeful as they used to be. That is, if you are lucky enough to be stranded in a choice terminal replete with the type of trendy dining and watering-hole options that rival...
View Article5 ways tech will make flying better in 2017
Airline technology company SITA says passengers should look forward to better flying this year, thanks to technology.Matthys Serfontein, vice president of airport solutions at SITA, says the common...
View ArticleProtests against Trump's immigration order have erupted across the country —...
Protesters descended on airports across the country on Saturday, in the wake of President Donald Trump's executive order blocking travelers from seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the...
View ArticleWatch the emotional reactions of travelers detained under Trump's immigration...
Airports across America are detaining travelers following President Donald Trump's executive order barring travelers from seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the US. The order temporarily...
View Article8 airports that have really amazing food
The INSIDER Summary:• Eating in an airport doesn't have to mean subpar dishes and fast food. • Plenty of airports have great food, including London's Heathrow Airport, Toronto's Pearson International...
View ArticleJennifer Lopez' makeup artist reveals how to step off a plane and look fresh
The INSIDER Summary:• Jennifer Lopez always looks flawless — even when stepping off a plane. • Her makeup artist suggests putting your hair in a bun, ditching your pre-flight makeup, and drinking extra...
View ArticleEcstatic travelers and refugees are arriving in the US while Trump's...
President Donald Trump's immigration ban is on hold as the executive order behind it makes its way through the courts, allowing family members stranded by the ban to reunite and refugees to enter the...
View ArticleHow to get access to airport lounges without paying too much
Airport lounges can provide a haven of quiet amid evermore crowded airports, but they don’t come cheap.Lounges are privately operated hospitality clubs that typically cater to frequent flyers and...
View ArticleThe 10 worst airports in the world
The worst 10 airports in the world have been named and shamed by travel website eDreams this week.eDreams evaluated over 65,000 airport reviews left by its customers in 2016 to come up with a list of...
View ArticleBerlin's 2 main airports were both ranked among the 10 worst airports in the...
Berlin's two main airports were ranked among the 10 worst airports in the world this week by travel website eDreams.Berlin Tegel (actually loved by many Berliners because it's so quick to travel...
View ArticleBlizzard forces over 5,000 flight cancellations in the Northeast
As residents of the Northeast awakened on Tuesday to a heavy snowfall, the region's airports had curtailed operations and airlines had canceled over 5,000 flights. In the New York area, the blizzard...
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