June 16, 2009 Chicago O'Hare it ain't
This is not fiction or the product of the hallucinations of a jet-lagged victim of airline abuse, it’s USA Today:
If you could design the ideal airport, what would you include? How about free Internet access and free public access computers for those inclined to leave their laptops at home? Perhaps you might provide free showers and a clean place to change clothes between connecting flights. Would you consider a lounge accessible to any passenger with a tempting buffet of hot food and super comfortable lounge chairs, available for a nominal fee or free for premium credit card holders? How about a full-service hotel adjacent to the gates where you can rent a private room and bath for just $40 for up to six hours or $100 for 24 hours? Would it ever occur to you to offer connecting passengers an array of local one- to six-hour guided sightseeing tours or golf outings that whisk you away and back to the airport again in time for your next flight?
It refers to a real place. Read more from Skytrax/World Airport Awards.
Reader Comments (3)
I love the Singapore airport - it's a pleasure to have the friendly staff and overnight sleep places.
If Chicago had a growing economy and was looking to attract new business and tourism, it would have a new airport in the top ten too. That's why the airports travelers like are mostly in Asia and ours look like they belong to a de-deveoping country.
Joelle - you've nailed it. I'm spoiled by Knoxville's airport which is quite nice. Some of my worst experiences have been at Chicago.