10 Worst Airports For Holiday Airport Delays
Here in Tampa, we’re lucky. The drive to Tampa International Airport can be a pain, but once you get there, it’s pretty painless. Getting through security is fairly fast. It…
Here in Tampa, we're lucky. The drive to Tampa International Airport can be a pain, but once you get there, it's pretty painless. Getting through security is fairly fast. It doesn't take long to find your terminal. And best of all, delays are pretty rare. Nothing makes you appreciate Tampa International more than when you have to travel through other airports. CompareCards.com compiled data on the 10 worst airports during the holidays. Their advice to avoid holiday travel stress... choose a nonstop early morning flight if you can. And avoid these airports for a connecting flight. These 10 had the most delayed or cancelled flights over the past 10 years in December.
Source: Compare Cards
#1: Chicago Midway
(Photo by Tim Boyle/Getty Images)You'll notice many on this list are northern airports. The weather surely plays a part in this. But I'm glad I don't live in Chicago... they came in at #1 and #2!
#2: Chicago O'Hare
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#3: Newark
Mario Tama/Getty ImagesMy absolute least favorite airport anywhere. I got stuck here overnight once. I always go out of my way to book a flight that doesn't include a stop at Newark.
#4 (tie): Denver
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#4 (tie): Houston - Hobby Airport
Ronald Martinez/Getty ImagesHouston... you have a problem.
#6: New York's JFK
Drew Angerer/Getty ImagesAt least you're not stuck in Newark. With JFK, if you get stuck, just take a train into the city and have some fun!
#7: Oakland
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#8: Dallas (Love Field)
Frank Tewkesbury/Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesSounds like it's a good idea to avoid Texas altogether.
#9: Baltimore
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#10: Dallas / Ft Worth
Chip Somodevilla/Getty ImagesTexas appears several times on this list!
