My favorite airport is Bishop International Airport: Flint, Michigan. This airport is big enough to support the needs of the community yet small enough that you do not feel overwhelmed upon arrival. The parking lot is very close no need for a shuttle. Unlike other airports where you have to walk a country mile just to get to the entrance. More importantly, the employees there are always friendly and courteous.

Posted By Broke Traveler on July 21, 2010, 2:40 PM

Of all the places I've been around the world Singapore Changi Airport is definitely the cleanest and has the best leisure amenities..!

Posted By Vacation Ideas on July 22, 2010, 4:15 AM

Denver International Airport. Lots of great restaurants, lovely sculptures, and even a place to get massage.

Posted By me2 on July 22, 2010, 3:14 PM

Tamp International Airport. Easy access everywhere,decent food, excellent parking.

Posted By Jim Garvey on July 22, 2010, 4:36 PM

Hartsfield?! You're kidding! That used to be my home airport, and I still have nightmares about the bottleneck of a security line.

Weirdest airport until you get used to it: Kansas City, where every GATE has its own security line.

Best airport for food and shopping: Minneapolis/St. Paul, with lots of original sit-down restaurants that serve fresh whitefish and walleye, and the equivalent of a giant indoor mall when it comes to stores.

Worst airport I've ever been to: Manas, in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, with one tiny point of entry (but no queue...) to the secure side and no food.

Posted By Beth on July 22, 2010, 4:43 PM

San Diego would be my pick. The City Bus picks up at two locations at the front door. The bus zips right to down town and across the street from the Cruise Ship Terminal. All the airport staff are friendly. The San Diego Airport is close to everything...

Posted By Elliott on July 22, 2010, 5:43 PM

Portland International Airport in Oregon. Security people take their jobs seriously, and it makes me feel safer. The shops are folksy and not too crowded. It's very clean but not sterile. There's nice art and lots of green to see outside its windows. And there's something calming about its layout. Every time I come into the airport the environment automatically relaxes me. Bathrooms are kept clean and supplied.

Posted By Pat on July 22, 2010, 5:45 PM

My favorite is West Palm Beach Int. Just the right size. Quick and efficient security. Baggage claim is also quick. Lots of parking with fairly reasonably priced long-term parking. And I really love the FREE WiFi. Personnel are friendly and helpful. Only improvemnet would be a couple of more eating places. I don't shop, so I really dislike airports that have become shopping malls.
Worst airport I've been to was Nairobi - the check-in was just a mass of people pushing.

Posted By Sam Smith on July 22, 2010, 9:18 PM

Charlotte, NC!
The rocking chairs throughout the airport are the epitome of Southern hospitality!

Posted By Mary Blum on July 22, 2010, 9:22 PM

Atlanta-Hartsfield!!! What are these people on? It must be really good stuff. I will do almost anything to avoid that horror. Endlessly long terminals with no moving sidewalks and even within the same terminal one can risk a coronary simply trying to get to a connecting gate which, inevitably, is at the opposite end of the terminal from the inbound flight. There may be nice restaurants but who has time to check them out. And heaven help you if you need to change terminals for a connection. Miami is another nightmare. Favorite airport? Probably, as with most people, the one with which I am most familiar! DFW has become more bearable since the Sky Train was installed. And a former most hated, London Heathrow, is now, with Terminal 5, a more humane experience if you're only traveling British Airways international flights, though security is still a nightmare in London. Generally the medium sized airports are better: Prague, Venice, Munich.

Posted By Fred Gardner on July 23, 2010, 9:24 AM

The Sanford-Orlando Airport is my favorite airport. From check-in to gate it takes 30 minutes. Also, you have to love those $9.99 flights from Allegiant!

Posted By Elise Longoria on July 25, 2010, 4:59 PM

Sacramento airport has proved to be the most relaxing airport for me. It is very simple - go on the second floor, get through the security lines (which are very clean and fast), and you are all set. Having two branches of the gateways (in the form of "Y") seem to work well to keep the confusion down. Another especially nice feature of this airport - there is only one meeting/greeting place for the arriving passengers and you have time to find your party in the crowd while they are coming down the escalator. Sacramento airport used to have another nice feature but not anymore - you used to be able to have 30 minutes free parking to pick-up/drop off your party and the terminal is right across the street. I have flown in/out of JFK, La Guardia, SFO, Vegas, Phx, Fort Lauderdale, Kona, Heathrow in London, Moscow, Dayton, San Diego, Zurich, and others. Sacramento is by far has the least confusion and stress.

Posted By Elmira Freeman on August 8, 2010, 1:04 AM

Savannah, GA had rocking chairs in a lovely central court last time I was there. I also found rocking chairs in San Antonio.

Posted By ruthiej on August 15, 2010, 9:36 PM