Jaunted

Airport Heaven

Airports We Love: BUF

May 8, 2007 at 11:30 AM | 0 Comments

An ode to the secret traveling oasis that is Buffalo/Niagara International. Don't laugh, just read:

· We love how the airport's glass structure and enormous windows makes the building feel bright and sunny even during the depths of Buffalo winters.

· We love how it never takes more than 10 minutes to pass through security.

· We love how luggage actually reaches the baggage claim soon after arrival.

· We love how the two terminals, no more than a few hundred yards each, both have moving platforms.

· We love how visitors can stock up on necessary souvenirs like hot sauce and stuffed bison in the gift shops.

· We love how there's a miniature art museum located before security. Exhibits at The Gallery change regularly. Now on display -- a photo exhibit of architectural masterpieces in the region.

· We love how the airport has eclipsed Toronto Pearson International in popularity. While Buffalonians once flocked across the border for cheaper flights and better options, Canadians now come down to avoid the congestion and ensure reliable travel.

Related Stories:
· Airports We Love [Jaunted]

Airports We Love

Airports We Love: BUR

November 16, 2006 at 11:17 AM | 0 Comments

Bob Hope Airport in Burbank, CA how do we love thee:

· We love that we can easily take surface street from Hollywood to your front door, effectively avoiding freeway traffic.

· We love that rental car return and airport terminals are not connected by a shuttle--you simply walk.

· We love check-in and security are quick and easy.

· We love that your gate waiting areas actually have power outlets for our phones and computers.

· We love that you walk outside onto the tarmac and up the stairs onto your plane while overlooking the Southern California hills of Burbank and beyond--it makes us want to turn around, flash the victory sign, smile and wave at the paparazzi below, however, the luggage dude in neon orange doesn't usually appreciate that.

BUR airline options:
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, America West, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest, United.

Airports

There's No Airport Drama in the LBC

October 19, 2006 at 4:26 PM | 0 Comments

Long Beach Airport How Do We Love Thee? Let Us Count the Ways:

· We love your one terminal.

· We love that you only cater to four airlines--US Airways, Alaska Airlines, Jet Blue and Delta Connection.

· We love how you let us climb up stairs to board the airplanes. It's so retro!

·We love how you only have two baggage claims for us to retrieve our bags from.

·We love how Parking Lot A always has open spaces available. We also love our Parking Lot C is still close by and only costs $9 a day.

· We love the Prop Room restaurant & bar. It makes us feel like we're in the movie "Pearl Harbor" starring Ben Affleck and Josh Hartnett.

· We love your free WiFi that is available in the terminal and boarding lounges.

·Lastly, we love that you aren't LAX and you're still only about 45 minutes away from all the LA sites.

[Photo: Danny McL]