Summer is almost upon us and people are still looking for a good (and reasonably affordable) vacation. Most of the time, getaways include a long drive or a long plane ride. Unfortunately, it would take you days to get from one coast to another, it does not matter if you leave the United States. Therefore, booking a flight seems to be the fastest way to reach your chosen destination.
Men, women, young and old are thankful for the Wright brothers’ magnificent invention. And after a century since an airplane was made, airports in general have also improved to provide comfort and convenience for all travelers. Whether you’re stuck at the airport due to a delay (or worse, a canceled flight!), the airport serves as a temporary home and office for each passenger. Which is really good for forex traders.
And since traveling is really a must for business or pleasure, it would be nice to know which airport is the busiest throughout the year. At least you know what to expect when you get there.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Atlanta Georgia
Ranked as the world’s busiest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport or simply ATL is not only the busiest, but also one of the largest airports in the world. It serves more than 85 million passengers in a year. There are five domestic concourses T, A, B, C, D and one concourse for international flights, E. ATL is also the main hub for Delta Airlines. So if your flight is leaving this airport, expect a huge crowd of angry passengers and very tight security.
O’Hare International AirportChicago, IL
Originally called Orchard Place, it was renamed in 1949 in honor of Lt. Cmdr. Edward H. “Butch” O’Hare, a Chicagoan killed during the war. ORD has more than 5 terminals and is the main hub for United Airlines. It became the busiest airport in 2005 and is consistently hailed as the Best Airport in North America. Last year, ORD served 69,353,654 passengers.
London Heathrow Airport, London England
Heathrow Airport is the largest and busiest in the United Kingdom. It began operations in 1946 and has greatly improved over time, having recently opened its fifth terminal in March 2008. Today, LHR is used by more than 90 domestic and international airlines and is the main hub for British Airways, BMI and Virgin. Atlantic.
Tokyo International Airport, Tokyo Japan
Commonly known as Haneda Airport, it was originally Tokyo’s main airport, but now shares that status with Narita Airport. This is the busiest airport in Asia with flights to and from Seoul, Hong Kong and Shanghai. Last year it handled 66,823,414 passengers. Currently, HND is in the process of expansion that aims to serve more than 90 million passengers.
Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles California
Ranked as the fifth busiest airport in the world, LAX has more than 9 terminals and is located 16 miles from downtown Los Angeles. It is the main hub for Alaska and United Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines, and an international gateway for Delta Air Lines. Flights to Latin America, Europe, Asia and Oceania enter from this airport.
