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Why do American Airports Suck?
Posted on 12/9/17 at 11:30 am
Posted on 12/9/17 at 11:30 am
I have been through most international airports in western Europe, and a handful of the in the east. I flew out of Vienna yesterday and made it from walking in the door to sitting at the bar across from the gate in 10 minutes. When compared to any airport in the States it is embarrassing. London, Paris, Amsterdam, etc. all light years ahead.
In my experience the only poorly operated/designed airport in Europe is the Berlin Airport.
When looking at our major airports it couldn't be more night and day. Why have we decided that our airports need to be poorly designed and a nightmare to get through?
In my experience the only poorly operated/designed airport in Europe is the Berlin Airport.
When looking at our major airports it couldn't be more night and day. Why have we decided that our airports need to be poorly designed and a nightmare to get through?
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Posted on 12/9/17 at 11:32 am to SEC. 593
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In my experience the only poorly operated/designed airport in Europe is the Berlin Airport.
Posted on 12/9/17 at 11:32 am to SEC. 593
state contracts require taking the lowest bidder?
Posted on 12/9/17 at 11:34 am to SEC. 593
Because they hate you..specifically you.
Posted on 12/9/17 at 11:35 am to SEC. 593
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Why have we decided that our airports need to be poorly designed and a nightmare to get through?
Cuz this is Amurica and if you don't like it, you can just geeeet out.
Posted on 12/9/17 at 11:35 am to SEC. 593
all the problems i have ever had in a stateside airport can be attributed to the TSA.
Posted on 12/9/17 at 11:36 am to SEC. 593
One thing European airports don't have to account for as much....parking of personal vehicles.
Posted on 12/9/17 at 11:38 am to SEC. 593
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Why do American Airports Suck?
Because we don't pay 90% of our income in taxes. Fair trade off imo
Posted on 12/9/17 at 11:39 am to SEC. 593
ATL International Airport rivals any in Europe I've been through and I go to Europe annually
Posted on 12/9/17 at 11:40 am to SamuelClemens
Are you talking looks or ease of circulation and access?
Posted on 12/9/17 at 11:42 am to SEC. 593
You're trying to brag but no one gives a shite
Posted on 12/9/17 at 11:46 am to SEC. 593
Because most airports in the USA are built in gradual increments which just adds layers upon layers of access.
Posted on 12/9/17 at 11:48 am to SEC. 593
It's probably a lot easier for smaller countries to put more effort into their one international airport than for the US to maintain 30 of them.
We also have way more minor airports than other countries do as well.
Fly into a European country's smaller airport and report back what that looks like. Many are just concrete boxes without central air.
We also have way more minor airports than other countries do as well.
Fly into a European country's smaller airport and report back what that looks like. Many are just concrete boxes without central air.
This post was edited on 12/9/17 at 11:50 am
Posted on 12/9/17 at 11:48 am to SEC. 593
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I flew out of Vienna yesterday and made it from walking in the door to sitting at the bar across from the gate in 10 minutes.
I feel like you're comparing BTR to a major metro airport and saying BTR is so much smarter. Volume makes a big difference.
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Which airport is VIE?
VIE is officially named Vienna Intl., and is located in the city of Vienna. Over 88 airline carriers fly approximately 187 flights per week.
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HARTSFIELD-JACKSON AT A GLANCE
2,500+ average daily flights
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Even London's airport is small by comparison to Atlanta.
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Every day at Heathrow 1,400 flights take off and land – one every 45 seconds and nearly half a million per year.
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I'm not saying US airports couldn't be improved, I remember missing a connection in Phoenix because they had no quick transport between terminals other than the conveyor belt sidewalks. But what is it that you think the international airports are doing so much better that US airports could learn from and duplicate?
Posted on 12/9/17 at 11:49 am to SEC. 593
You need to calm down.
Posted on 12/9/17 at 11:49 am to Geauxld Finger
Operational. I don't care about ascetics.
Posted on 12/9/17 at 11:50 am to SEC. 593
I was at the Minneapolis Airport a while ago. What an unbelievable piece of crap.
Posted on 12/9/17 at 11:51 am to SEC. 593
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don't care about ascetics
HOW about vocabulationary words?
Posted on 12/9/17 at 11:51 am to SEC. 593
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London, Paris, Amsterdam, etc. all light years ahead.
Europe is made up of 50 countries with a combined population of 740 million people.
It's roughly double the population and half the size with less restrictions and more money.
The USA is one country that is double the size and half the population with more airports and more regulations.
This post was edited on 12/9/17 at 11:59 am
Posted on 12/9/17 at 11:51 am to SEC. 593
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made it from walking in the door to sitting at the bar across from the gate in 10 minutes.
There's also been a couple of mass shooting in European airports this year. I'd rather wait in line for an extra 15 minutes than get shot, but hey, that's just me.
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