For the BR frequent fliers...
by irisharab (2018-10-04 09:51:49)

Last night, I came across an article with an updated list of the 25 busiest airports in the US (linked). Even though I don't fly anywhere near as much as many of you, I was surprised that I have flown through 23 of the 25 airports on the list. The only two I have never been to were Newark and Fort Lauderdale.

Have any of you managed to go through all 25 of the airports on the list?

If you don't want to go through the article, here is a list of the Top 25:

1. Atlanta
2. O'Hare
3. LAX
4. DFW
5. JFK
6. Denver
7. San Francisco
8. Las Vegas
9. Phoenix
10. Houston (Bush Intercontinental)
11. Charlotte
12. Miami
13. Orlando
14. Newark
15. Seattle
16. Minneapolis
17. Detroit
18. Philadelphia
19. Boston
20. LaGuardia
21. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood
22. BWI
23. Washington-Dulles
24. Salt Lake City
25. Chicago-Midway






19/25 *
by Saxattack29  (2018-10-08 16:32:45)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


19/25 *
by Fenian Man  (2018-10-05 09:51:44)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


All but Houston. Time to book a trip! *
by ndzippy  (2018-10-05 03:44:09)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


23/25 as well (PHX, SLC) *
by Irish2003  (2018-10-05 01:16:09)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


This just makes me feel old.
by Stevec28  (2018-10-04 23:31:36)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

I’ve been to all 25 in the past two decades.


20/25 *
by Mr.Wendal  (2018-10-04 22:12:40)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


25/25
by URwhatUR  (2018-10-04 22:12:08)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Your post reminded me to be grateful for not traveling for work as much as I used to. Thanks!


19/25 (yyyny ynnyy yynyy yyyyn yyyyn)
by SavageDragon  (2018-10-04 22:11:24)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Mostly conference travel while in grad school or on vacations. I'm not sure how I spent 6 years at ND and managed to miss Midway, nor how I've lived on the eastern seaboard for about 20 years of my life and have never flown in/out/through Laguardia.


25/25 *
by Vermin96  (2018-10-04 20:58:45)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


Yes. Over many years *
by domerfromkansas  (2018-10-04 19:51:20)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


23 of 25 I think.
by John88  (2018-10-04 19:20:08)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

My three years working for NROTC took me all over.


All but Charlotte. *
by CuzTeahan  (2018-10-04 18:33:56)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


25/25
by HTownND  (2018-10-04 18:15:12)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

The only one I've only hit once was for a conference in Boca Raton, and FLL was better than PBI.


10 *
by Mark_It_Zero  (2018-10-04 17:48:30)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


only missing Newark. Not trying to go there either *
by tenordrum75  (2018-10-04 17:45:47)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


21/25 (missing SF, Vegas, Phoenix, Seattle). *
by barrister  (2018-10-04 17:36:51)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


25/25. Most 5+ times. Some 200+ *
by btd  (2018-10-04 17:14:53)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


23/25, no PHX or HOU.
by Wooderson  (2018-10-04 17:06:17)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Will be hitting PHX next year, though.


Don't fly much anymore but still manage 23 of the 25.
by Barney68  (2018-10-04 16:31:06)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

No to Lauderdale and I don't remember Philly. Boston was a long time ago.


23 of 25
by goirishgo  (2018-10-04 16:12:56)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Missed Houston-Bush (though I have flown to Hobby several times) and Dulles.


22 of 25. Missing Philly, JFK, & Minneapolis *
by steez_nutz  (2018-10-04 16:03:58)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


19/25 *
by veets  (2018-10-04 15:56:50)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


I've hit all of them *
by Jvan  (2018-10-04 15:22:40)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


18/25. Not a frequent flier by any stretch.
by ewillND  (2018-10-04 15:20:11)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Missing LAX, Denver, Vegas, Miami, Seattle, Fort Lauderdale, and SLC.


24/25. Missing SLC *
by ThreeD  (2018-10-04 14:21:36)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


22/25 Fairly frequent flyer *
by Lambconnection  (2018-10-04 13:56:54)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


Yes. All 25. *
by Revue Party  (2018-10-04 13:19:59)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


All but 3 - Seattle, Philly, and Miami *
by tanderagee  (2018-10-04 13:07:52)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


21/25 Missing 4, 6, 10, and 16.
by EricCartman  (2018-10-04 13:06:42)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

The carpet at FLL is something special. Unless they have changed it recently, it has to be decades old and has a strong old South Florida vibe to it.


23 missing LGA and FLL
by DakotaDomer  (2018-10-04 12:49:17)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Not sure on LGA actually


A pilot’s definition of happiness is reaching V1 at Newark.
by CAFB4ND  (2018-10-04 12:41:14)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

V1 is our decision speed during the takeoff roll. Once we reach this speed we are continuing the takeoff even if we lose an engine.

To be fair though, I’ve felt the same at all three circus hellholes that constitute the NYC airport system.


Don't you like that cross-wind from Port Newark and
by knutesteen  (2018-10-04 12:50:30)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Port Elizabeth that makes takeoff and landing at EWR so much fun?


I always joke about preferring the gusty crosswinds since
by CAFB4ND  (2018-10-04 12:57:18)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

I’m either a hero or have an excuse.

“You can’t win with winds calm on landing” - CAFB4ND


Don't fly much but just missing SEA and SLC. *
by 528 Flanner  (2018-10-04 12:40:16)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


19/25, not a frequent flyer. 3 of my misses are Florida *
by bizdomer09  (2018-10-04 12:24:08)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


23/25. SLC and Miami *
by brewcitydomer  (2018-10-04 12:15:36)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


Not a frequent flier, and I've hit 16 *
by Cul Baire  (2018-10-04 12:14:57)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


Only missing SEA, MSP, and SLC *
by Siegfried08  (2018-10-04 12:02:47)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


All but JFK and Dulles. *
by ndwineaux  (2018-10-04 12:00:14)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


Wow, 17/25
by El Kabong  (2018-10-04 11:58:42)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

That's actually more than I thought I'd hit, I don't travel all that much.

Missing JFK, SFO (OAK on those trips), Houston, Newark, Detroit, Boston, Dulles, and SLC.


24/25. Missing MPLS *
by Dignan  (2018-10-04 11:48:32)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


Missing SF, Miami, Seattle, Phoenix, Boston
by bmoreirish  (2018-10-04 11:45:53)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Essentially the corners of the country.


Missing Midway and Houston. *
by MobileIrish  (2018-10-04 11:45:15)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


All but Vegas and Phoenix. *
by 1NDGal  (2018-10-04 11:42:24)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


All of them. But career change over 5 years ago resulted in
by docsfan  (2018-10-04 11:27:15)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

significantly fewer flights and time away. I miss the upgrades and boarding early in the cattle call that top level ff status gave me. But I happily gave that up.


17
by mitquinn  (2018-10-04 11:19:10)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Ive never had a reason to be in Houston, Charlotte, Minneapolis, Detroit, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Ft Lauderdale.

I can't think of any good reasons to spend money and go to these places either.


I don't think of myself as a frequent flyer, but
by NDAtty  (2018-10-04 11:17:55)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

I've hit 22 or 23. I haven't been to Fort Lauderdale and Salt-Lake City. I'm not sure if I've been through all three of the NYC area airports.


I’m at 23
by captaineclectic  (2018-10-04 11:00:07)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

I’ve never been to Salt Lake City and I’ve only driven or taken the train to Boston. My one flight there had to make an emergency landing.


Yes, all of them *
by son of galway  (2018-10-04 10:58:29)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


All (sort of)
by GoDomers  (2018-10-04 10:53:00)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

been to Denver, but pre 1994 so I flew into Stapelton, not DIA.


All but 9, 14, 15, 17, 22...
by Kbyrnes  (2018-10-04 10:51:01)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

...Recently flew into and out of ICT (Wichita) and got to admire the new terminal that opened in June 2015.


Lifetime? All of them.
by beancounter  (2018-10-04 10:46:31)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

The Delta terminals at LGA are quite nice. Crowded, though.

I’m surprised Ft. Lauderdale is on the list; I assume due to cruise travel. Also surprised Philadelphia is so low. The merger must have hurt them badly.


Missing Ft Lauderdale and Minneapolis. *
by akaRonMexico  (2018-10-04 10:46:03)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


Missing Boston and Midway. Doubt I'll ever hit either one *
by dbldomer7375  (2018-10-04 10:44:52)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


How have you never flown to Midway?
by BottleofRed  (2018-10-04 22:38:29)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

It's the fastest way to get to South Bend.


I've hit every one
by irishrock  (2018-10-04 10:39:03)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

and then some. On a long flight to Europe, I started listing out all the airports I've hit and the # went to 18 international and 42 domestic


I've done the same 52 domestic and 17 international
by Steelhop  (2018-10-04 12:33:03)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

though I am sure I am missing one or two.


Missing Orlando, Seattle, and Minneapolis. *
by NDBass  (2018-10-04 10:25:37)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


Missing Philly
by Shifty  (2018-10-04 10:21:32)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

At some point I've hit all of those except for Philly, but for the E. Coast airports it was a long time ago. I take Amtrak for all points between Boston and DC.

My main airports are LGA and JFK. For some of these I've merely transited through.


All, here. Most within last 2 years.
by ACross  (2018-10-04 10:19:09)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Lots of shithole airports on that list. I was surprised how bad Slat Lake City is. Miami Airport is a dump. Boston Logan is a dump. LAX is a dump. Dulles is surreal.

Detroit and Minneapolis (the new terminals) are great.


Sadly, I have flown into all of them. O'Hare and LaGuardia
by HoundDog1973  (2018-10-04 10:12:13)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

are the worst. Laguardia is just a dump and O'Hare is a nightmare if you are making a connection.


LaGuardia is a dump *
by ACross  (2018-10-04 10:19:36)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


Got ‘em all. *
by NWEndzone  (2018-10-04 10:09:35)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


Missing Fort Lauderdale and Salt Lake City
by garbageplate  (2018-10-04 10:09:34)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Although I visited SLC via car and really enjoyed it.


LAX is an odd one for me when I went through the list.
by irisharab  (2018-10-04 10:18:54)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

I've been to LAX a number of times in the past 10 years or so to drop off or pick up family members. The only building that I have been inside has been the International Terminal.

I haven't flown into or out of LAX since 1987, but my trips through the other 22 airports on that list have all been within the past 20 years.

[EDIT: This was meant to be a reply to Milhouse's post below]


I have been to all 25.
by milhouse  (2018-10-04 10:08:57)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Oh how I hate LAX.


This *
by Stonebreaker42  (2018-10-04 16:03:12)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


Does that airport do anything right?
by 88_92WSND  (2018-10-04 10:36:10)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Customs sucks. Baggage sucks. Transport sucks. Rental car support sucks. Security sucks. Food court sucks. Gate layout sucks.


It's got some great views on takeoffs & approaches.
by Keenan4w  (2018-10-04 11:24:25)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Assuming you're heading to the West.


It does get me out of Los Angeles, so there's that. *
by milhouse  (2018-10-04 11:20:29)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


Missing Miami and SF *
by Brandon  (2018-10-04 10:08:01)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


Layovers count?
by orangejubilee  (2018-10-04 10:07:55)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

If so I've done all but Seattle and Miami, and I wouldn't even say I am a frequent flier. If layovers no good then miss a few more (Detroit and SLC for sure.)


Yes, they definitely count.
by irisharab  (2018-10-04 10:11:50)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Otherwise, I would be striking quite a few of them from my list as well.


Missing BWI *
by Walsh69  (2018-10-04 10:06:01)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


Only missed Ft. Lauderdale and Miami *
by NDHouston  (2018-10-04 09:56:20)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


Same here - all, but Seattle and JFK.
by Rockbrig97  (2018-10-04 09:54:24)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

I'd say my favorites are Denver, Minneapolis, and SLC.

I despise LGA, the shitty terminal in Newark, and LAX.


You haven’t lived until you’ve slept at the Newark Airport.
by The Holtz Room  (2018-10-04 10:42:58)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

And after you have, you don’t want to anymore.


Or tried to find a hotel room there when there are numerous
by beancounter  (2018-10-04 10:49:47)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

flight cancellations due to weather. If the Travellodge is still there avoid it like the plague, or like the bedbugs that are surely lurking in every corner.


Definitely done that. *
by Rockbrig97  (2018-10-04 11:46:38)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post