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Posted By: happy
Activity: Work/School
State: California
City: Oakland
OAK Oakland Airport
2006

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 OAK is as good a way to get to SF, especially downtown, as SFO, thanks to the close BART proximity. It would be great if BART was in the airport, but it's a short bus ride, and from there right into the bay area rail system. Southwest has good deals into OAK.
Posted By: happy
Activity: Work/School
State: California
City: San Diego
SAN Airport
2007

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 Ah, the joy of a small airport in a large city. SAN has never been a problem checking bags with only a 1hr. lead time, and the terminal is clean and cozy. Be aware there are three terminals (1, 2, and a commuter terminal to go to LA). You can park for $0.50 for 1/2 hour if picking up a passenger - otherwise the on-airport parking is expensive ($20/day I think). Off-site parking is close and is available for $12 per day.
Posted By: happy
Activity: Work/School
State: New Jersey
City: Newark
EWR Newark Airport
2006

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 Newark is a valid alternative to JFK or LaGuardia if going to NYC, but never pleasant. The biggest problem is the bus wait to get into the city from the airport; the lines can be long and if in winter, it's a COLD wait. From EWR into NYC, the most popular stop is at Port Authority on 42nd and 8th, however there are other destinations as well. See www.newarkairport for more info.
Posted By: happy
Activity: Work/School
State: California
City: Los Angeles
LAX Airport
2007

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 LAX is surprisingly efficient for servicing such a large city. The parking lots are close to the terminals, and I recommend Lot 3. Remember the international terminal is called Bradley. MAKE SURE TO GET THERE MIN. 1.5 hrs. before - they are very strict.
Posted By: happy
Activity: Work/School
State: Illinois
City: Chicago
ORD Chicago O'Hare Airport
2006

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 Under construction is the dominant theme. Getting from one terminal to another is a mix of buses and walking through scaffolding and drywall. It may have improved over the last year, but in my 3 times flying in, found it challenging as a connection stop, and vaguely unpleasant as a final destination/ check-in airport.
Posted By: happy
Activity: Work/School
Country: USA East
City: Washington D.C.
IAD Dulles Airport
2005

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 Dulles Airport is actually in Virginia and about 40 minutes from Washington. The biggest inconvenience is the driving distance, otherwise it is a clean, well-run facility. Keep in mind the airport is large so an hour+ connecting interval would be recommended. More information at www.metwashairports.com
Posted By: happy
Activity: Work/School
Country: Mexico
City: Tijuana
TIJ Airport
2007

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 Best access if you are coming from the states is through the Otay Mesa border crossing 15 miles west of the primary TJ crossing. Be VERY observant for directions coming back out other wise you can really get lost. TIJ Airport: Parking is expensive at ~$20 per day for convenient spots in the garage. Flights can be purchased same-day right there before entering the terminal. Benches are not comfortable but there is a friendly bar to wait in.
Posted By: happy
Activity: Work/School
State: Louisiana
City: New Orleans
MSY New Orleans Aiport
2003

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 Just being in New Orleans makes this middle-of-the-road airport a bit better. Dominant impression: construction goes pretty slow here. It's at least a half hour drive to town from MSY, and directions are fairly clear.
Posted By: happy
Activity: Work/School
State: Massachusetts
City: Boston
BOS Logan Airport
2005

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 Logan airport is a necessary evil. If you live right in Boston or Cambridge, it's okay, but otherwise you have to budget a solid extra hour for traffic or construction delays. The tunnels are the biggest pain (and $$ cost to go through), although the new Ted Williams tunnel is a big relief and definitely the tunnel to choose. No other alternative to the tunnels unless you're going far north on Route 1. The airport itelf is big, busy, and dirty. If only Providence was closer...
Posted By: happy
Activity: Work/School
State: Ohio
City: Cincinnati
CVG Airport
2006

Experience

Repeatability

 Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Airport is a major connections hub for Delta. Clean, open spaces. It's a shame to have to stop there when so close to other East Coast final destinations, but if you have to, it works. There's a big bar in the middle of the main terminal to relax before the next leg.