O'Hare International Airport - Chicago, Illinois
Famously called the "Windy City", Chicago, Illinois is a popular destination for travelers from all over the world. The city is large and filled with history, distinctive architecture, great museums, popular restaurants and live music venues. Chicago has an excellent public transportation system between its plentiful bus services and the subway train affectionately known as the "L". They provide easy access many Chicago hotspots. Conveniently, the "L" also has routes that go directly to Chicago's two major airports, O'Hare International Airport and Midway International Airport.
Chicago's O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is one of the top three busiest airports in the world, often trading for the top spot with Atlanta's Hartfield-Jackson International Airport. Over 60 million passengers traveled through O'Hare in 2007. This is hardly a surprise considering that flights from O'Hare connect directly to over 60 international destinations and over 100 U.S. cities. The airport serves as a major hub for both American Airlines and United Airlines, the latter of which occupies all of Terminal 1 and overflows into gates at Terminal 2. In 2007, people who flew out of O'Hare were most likely to be flying to New York City, Los Angeles, or Minneapolis/St. Paul. Check flight deals on these popular routes!
John F. Kennedy International Airport – New York, New York
The biggest city in the United States and the fifth-largest city in the world, New York City is a bustling center of finance, culture, media, politics, fashion, and much more. Its dominating skyline is well-known around the world. New York is such a large force that three major airports service the area, all of which are managed by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Newark Liberty International Airport is located in Newark, New Jersey, and both LaGuardia Airport and JFK International Airport are located in Queens.
The John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), more commonly known as JFK or simply Kennedy Airport, has been undergoing renovations for over a decade in an effort to modernize the facilities so that the airport operations can expand and become more streamlined. With over 100 airlines serving more than 50 countries, JFK is a major international gateway for the U.S. as well as being busy with domestic flights. Unfortunately, the airport is notorious for its long lines and delays – one of the worst of all major US airports. Security at Kennedy Airport is extremely tight so be sure to allow extra time in order get through security checkpoints both outside the airport and inside at passenger security lines. Top international destinations from JFK are London, Paris, Frankfurt, and Tokyo, and top domestic destinations include Los Angeles, San Francisco and Orlando. Be sure to look for deals on these popular routes!
Denver International Airport – Denver, Colorado
Denver is nestled in the middle of the Rocky Mountains and is loved by all who make a stop in this laid-back city. It features a great combination of the delights of a city – museums, restaurants, shopping, and sports teams – but is also a great jumping-off point for exploring nature at its best. World-class ski resorts Aspen and Vail are close by, and in the summer the hiking in the Rockies can't be beat.
Denver International Airport (DEN) is the second-largest international airport in the world and is one of the top twenty busiest airports, which is surprising as Denver is not a port or border city for the United States. Last year it served over 40 million passengers! Denver International Airport is a major hub for Frontier Airlines and United Airlines. Phoenix, Los Angeles and Las Vegas are the most popular destinations for travelers leaving Denver, so be sure to keep an eye out for deals on those routes!