Out of a ranking done at the Daily Beast, today, limited to the 27 American airports that had one million or more total aircraft operations from 2006 through this summer, Miami Dade made it to second worst, at number 26 it is only behind Newark. This news adds to a long line of dubious distinctions that Miami holds. IAH in Houston and LAX in Los Angeles took the top two spots as "best". Fort Lauderdale made it to 19. Here is what they said about MIA:
On-time departures 2009: 72.50% (ranked last)
On-time arrivals 2009: 74.95%
On-time holiday departures: 83%
On-time holiday arrivals: 75%
Average security wait time: 12.6 minutes
Tarmac nightmares: 13th out of 27
Safety: 21st out of 27
Amenities: 12th out of 27
It’s difficult to get in the air on time, but at least the Miami airport, a big hub for American, makes the lengthy wait enjoyable. Aside from the usual manicure, haircut, and massage offerings, Miami includes spray tanning, cellphone rentals, and Cuban cuisine. Regarding delays and security wait times, airport spokesman Gary Chin says, “It’s one of the unfortunate parts of flying in a busy airport.”
Here is what they said about the best airport so you can compare:
IAH — Houston
On-time departures 2009: 86.19%
On-time arrivals 2009: 84.73%
On-time holiday departures: 90% (ranked first)
On-time holiday arrivals: 86%
Average security wait time: 6.1 minutes
Tarmac nightmares: 22nd out 27
Safety: 5th out of 27
Amenities: 8th out of 27
Finally here is Fort Lauderdale:
On-time departures 2009: 79.49%
On-time arrivals 2009: 78.14%
On-time holiday departures: 80%
On-time holiday arrivals: 76%
Average security wait time: 7.6 minutes
Tarmac nightmares: 6th out of 27
Safety: 24th out of 27
Amenities: 22nd out of 27
Fort Lauderdale’s airport was built atop a golf course in 1929. In 2008,11 million people boarded a plane within its terminals, which makes it the 22nd busiest airport in the U.S. Although across the country from the Hollywood of movie stars, it lives up to its Hollywood name, as a filming location of several film.
8 comments:
Lucky me. I am flying from #2 to #1 tomorrow on the worst travel day ever!!! Great!! Thanks for the good news...
We was robbed!
I don't even bother going to MIA any more. Fort Lauderdale is my airport of choice to get into Miami.
oh good - one of my favorite things to be a contrarian about - good ol M I A ! why does everyone hate this airport? I love it - you don't have to exit the building to "change terminals" --- ok so the food is crap-ola but who goes to an airport for the food? MIA has to have the best coffee at the best price - hmm..cafe con leche for 2.00 or so..can't beat it..yeah, it's a hike to the gate, crowded, noisy, bedlam, "lst flight out of saigon-esque" chaos but for me it all adds that "you're not in Kansas anymore" element...which Miami is anyway..Ft Ladeda? wretched..boring..milquetoast...
The airport is the lobbyist dream place to get money...
It strikes me that I ought to get out more. I was certain that MIA was the worst airport ever.
They should get rid of their whole administrative staff. Yesterday.
7:30 pm wed. I'm at Mia. Been waiting an hour for American airlines to put my bag on the arrival carousel. WTF is going on with AA?????!!!!
I think it is raining ... let's see? Dry luggage or wet luggage? Which do we want?
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