TOP 10 U.S. AIRPORTS FROM TRAVEL LEADERS

Atlanta ranks as the top preferred domestic airport if clients have a connecting flight, while Chicago O’Hare ranks as the top domestic airport to avoid if making a connection, a new survey by Travel Leaders reports.

Atlanta's Hartsfield–Jackson also was identified as the top airport for amenities, dining and providing the best services for business travelers; Minneapolis/St. Paul ranked second in amenities, dining, and for helping to keep kids entertained and occupied. Conducted November 19 - December 16, 2012, the findings are based on responses from 930 Travel Leaders Group owners, managers and frontline agents.

Best U.S. Airports for Connecting Flights:

Travel Leaders Group owners, managers and agents were asked, “If your clients are flying and need to connect through a hub airport, which hub do they prefer?” Respondents were allowed to choose up to three airports. The following list displays the Top 10 domestic airports: Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Houston Intercontinental,Detroit,Minneapolis/St. Paul, Chicago O’Hare, Phoenix, Denver, New York (JFK), Salt Lake City

Top U.S. Airports for Business Travel Services:

When asked, “Which airport(s) would you and your clients say offers the best services for business travelers?” nearly 700 agents responded with the following list of Top 10 airports: Atlanta, Chicago O’Hare, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Minneapolis/St. Paul, New York (JFK).

Top U.S. Airports for Amenities:

Airport amenities can range from spas and yoga rooms to art exhibits and putting greens. When asked, “What do you and your clients consider the top airport for amenities?” Travel Leaders Group agents named (1) Atlanta, (2) Minneapolis/St. Paul, (3) Chicago O’Hare, (4)Dallas/ Ft.Worth, and (5) Las Vegas as their Top 5 U.S. airports for amenities.

Top U.S. Airports for Dining:

Some of the most significant upgrades at airport have been to the dining options available to air travelers. When asked, “What do you and your clients consider the top airports for dining?” Travel Leaders Group agents identified (1) Atlanta, (2) Minneapolis/St. Paul, (3) Chicago O’Hare, 4) Dallas/Ft. Worth, and (5) San Francisco as their Top 5. Based on responses from 526 agents.

Top U.S. Airports for Families with Kids:

Traveling with kids poses additional challenges, particularly when trying to keep kids entertained while spending time in airports. When asked, “Which airport(s) would you and your clients say are the best for helping to keep kids entertained and occupied?” Travel Leaders Group agents listed their Top 5 U.S. airports as: (1) Orlando, (2) Minneapolis/St. Paul, (3) Atlanta, (4) Chicago O’Hare and (5) Dallas/Ft. Worth.

Reprinted from YYZ Travel Group Business First March 2013