A recent global analysis ranks London Stansted as the worst major airport due to a 75.5% flight delay rate, with UK airports dominating the list of most frustrating airports, caused by high passenger density and operational issues.
The article details the Washington Post's comprehensive ranking of over 450 U.S. airports, emphasizing traveler preferences for smaller, more human-scale airports over large hubs, based on nominations, reviews, accessibility, and unique qualities, with a focus on user experience and community feedback.
Denver International Airport ranked as the sixth-busiest airport in the world and the third-busiest in the U.S. for passenger traffic in 2023, with 77.8 million passengers, marking a 12.3% increase over 2022. Despite falling three spots in the worldwide rankings, the airport is still rated third-busiest in the U.S. and fourth in the world for aircraft movements. DIA's passenger traffic is expected to continue growing and could exceed 100 million annually by 2030, prompting the implementation of a strategic plan to accommodate the increase.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) has been named the world's busiest airport for 2023, leading in total passengers enplaned and deplaned. The global air traffic surged to nearly 94% of pre-pandemic levels, contributing to the recovery from the pandemic. Other top airports include Dubai International Airport, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, London's Heathrow Airport, and Tokyo's Haneda Airport. The rankings also highlight the resilience and adaptability of airports amidst the challenges posed by the ever-evolving landscape of global travel.
DFW International Airport has dropped to the third-busiest airport in the world, with Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Dubai International Airport taking the top spots. The rankings were influenced by a surge in international travel, with Dubai seeing a significant increase in passenger numbers. DFW Airport aims to reach 100 million passengers by the end of the decade, with both the airport chief and American Airlines CEO expressing ambitions for it to reclaim the top spot.
DFW International Airport has been ranked as the second busiest airport in the world by Airports Council International, with 73.36 million passengers in 2022. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport topped the list with 93.6 million passengers. DFW Airport was also named North America's best large airport last month. The airport is working to continue providing an elevated customer experience and expanding its network to offer more choices to customers.
Singapore Changi Airport has been named the world's best airport for 2023 by Skytrax, a UK-based airline and airport review and ranking site. The airport offers a wide range of facilities and amenities for all types of customers, including a 40-meter-tall indoor waterfall, a butterfly garden, and an IMAX cinema. Hamad International Airport in Doha, Qatar, took second place, followed by Tokyo's International Airport, Incheon International Airport, and Paris' Charles de Gaulle Airport. Skytrax also hands out other awards, including regional prizes, with Changi Airport nabbing the gong for Best Airport in Asia, as well as winning World's Best Airport Dining and World's Best Airport Leisure Amenities.