Articles Tagged: international

Phoenix Sky International Airport

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Phoenix Sky International Airport (PHX) is the most important international airport of Arizona. The largest airport in the American Southwest, PHX is located just three miles away from the central business area of the city of Phoenix. PHX is the main hub of US Airways and the third largest point of operations for Southwest Airlines. It is certainly one of the busiest airports in the United States.

Paris-Roissy Charles de Gaulle International Airport

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The Paris-Roissy Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) is one of

the 14 airports managed by Aeroport� de Paris (ADP). Not only is CDG the most important airport of France and the main international gateway of the country, it is also the busiest airport in the entirety of Europe. Named after the founder of the French Fifth Republic, Charles de Gaulle, CDG is located in Roissy-en-France, a commune to the northeast of Paris. CDG is often referred to in France as the Roissy Airport. There are three terminals in CDG, and there are plans for expanding to a fourth terminal.

McCarran International Airport

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The McCarran (Las Vegas) International Airport (LAS) is the most important airport operating in the Las Vegas area. This airport is situated some five miles south of the Las Vegas Strip. Run by the Clark County Department of Aviation, LAS is the main hub of US Airways. Also, the airport receives significant traffic coming from passengers brought there by Southwest Airlines, AirTran Airways and Allegiant Air.

Madrid Barajas International Airport

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Located just northeast of the city center of Madrid, the Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) is not only considered to be the most important international as well as domestic gateway in Spain, but it is generally thought of to be the most important center of aviation in the entire Europe. MAD is certainly one of the largest and busiest airports in the European continent.

John F. Kennedy International Airport

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Of the three airports operating within the jurisdiction of New York City, the John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK), formerly known as Idlewild, is the biggest. Located in Jamaica, Queens and around 12 miles away from Lower Manhattan, JFK is the number one international gateway for the entire United States, handling around 17% of all international flights coming in and out of the country. There are approximately 100 airlines from over 50 countries with operations from JFK, most of which coming from London, Paris, Frankfurt and Tokyo. JFK is also the home base of JetBlue Airways, and it is also known as one of the major hubs of Delta Air Lines and American Airlines.

denver international airport

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The largest airport in the United States of America and certainly one of

the biggest airports in the world, Denver International Airport (DEN) was once named as the best airport in the United States by both Time Magazine and Business Traveler Magazine.

Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport

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Located between its "owner cities," the cities of Dallas and Forth Worth in Texas, the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is the second largest airport in the United States, as well as the fourth largest in the entire world. The size of this 18,000-acre international airport has merited it having its own post office, ZIP code, city designation (DFW Airport, Texas) and public services.

Bangkok International Airport

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Though it only opened barely a year ago, on September 15, 2006, the Suvarnabhumi Airport, also known as the New Bangkok International Airport (BKK), is now considered to be one of the busiest airports in the entirety of Asia. BKK is supposed to be the replacement airport for Don Mueang International Airport after the latter ceased operations. Structural problems, however, have caused BKK to operate on a limited capacity, prompting the various Thai airlines to shift their domestic flights back to Don Mueang, reopened recently to accommodate such shifts.

Washington Dulles International Airport

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What's New At Washington Dulles International Airport?

Washington Dulles International Airport is a pretty big airport, occupying a total of 11,830 acres. Its current location in Virginia was specially selected by President Dwight Eisenhower because there was so much space between the airport and surrounding communities. This has helped the airport to maintain good relations with its neighbors up to this day.

Tokyo Narita International Airport

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Should Airport Regulators De-clog Tokyo Narita International Airport?

Tokyo Narita International Airport (or just Narita International Airport) is Japan's second-busiest passenger airport, since it is responsible for most of the country's international traffic (both headed for Japan and coming from Japan.) It was formerly known as New Tokyo International Airport. As an air freight hub, it is the busiest in the country and third- busiest among the world's air freight centers. This international airport is categorized as a first-class airport, based on Japanese law. It should be differentiated from Tokyo International Airport, or Haneda Airport, which ironically does not manage much international passenger traffic for Japan. Tokyo Narita International Airport presently owns the longest runway in Japan, since its main runway spans 4,000 meters.

Dubai International Airport

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There are Moves to Declog Dubai International Airport

Dubai International Airport is currently the main international airport providing air transportation services to the biggest city in the United Arab Emirates - Dubai. But soon, Dubai International Airport may receive assistance with handling international flight capacity from the Dubai World Central International Airport in Jebal Ali when it is completed in 2017. Dubai International Airport itself is situated just 4 kilometers southeast of Dubai proper.

Munich International Airport

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The Real Name of Munich International Airport

What Munich International Airport? You mean Franz Josef Strauss International Airport, don't you? Actually, both names refer to one and the same airport - Munich International Airport just happens to be the name by which the airport is more commonly known. On official documents, though, it is called Franz Josef Strauss International Airport. It came to be officially named so to honor the memory of Franz Josef Strauss, a key player in German domestic politics who (aside from being a pilot as well) was instrumental in getting the airport built. Hence, the name.

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport

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Take Pride in Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is an airport that serves the area covering Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. This airport prides itself on modern systems and adequate space that allow it to serve each passenger with care and efficiency. If you are trying to catch a connecting flight at this airport, you will probably need just 30 minutes max for this purpose.

Taipei Chiang Kai-shek International Airport

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Taipei Chiang Kai-shek International Airport, presently known as the Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, is located at the Taoyuan County in Northern Taiwan, in the Republic of China. It is also known as the Taoyuan Airport or CKS Airport. Considered the busiest of all three international airports in Taiwan, it is also the base of operations of China Airlines and EVA Air. It replaced Taipei Songshan Airport in the 1970s who was formerly the international airport in China.

San Jose International Airport

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Suburbanites Prefer Medium-Sized San Jose International Airport

San Jose International Airport is more formally known as the Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. It is a moderately-sized airport (as international airports go), which is conveniently located at the junction of the Highway 87, Interstate 880, and Highway 101 freeways which serve the San Jose, California area. Usually, passengers who choose the San Jose International Airport as a travel destination do so because they are suburban residents who consider San Francisco International Airport to be too far from where they live. San Jose International Airport also functions as a reliever airport that absorbs flights to the Bay Area served by discount carriers who want to prevent delays caused by the weather.

Southwest Florida International Airport

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Southwest Florida International Airport One of Top 10 US Airports Based on Poll

Southwest Florida International Airport was able to secure the singular honor of becoming one of the ten best airports in the country in 2006, according to the JD Power and Associates in its 2006 Global Airport Satisfaction Study. This airport, which presently serves the Southwest Florida market (especially Greater Fort Myers), is also considered one of the 50 busiest airports in the USA as well.

Singapore Changi International Airport

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Singapore Changi International Airport - An Award-Winning International Airport

Singapore Changi International Airport has received multiple awards throughout its many years of operations. Though considerably younger than other international airports, Singapore Changi International Airport has consistently been able to secure a deficiency-free rating granted by the International Federation of Airlines Pilot Association due to the airport's ability to assure safe and efficient air transport services. In addition, Singapore Changi International Airport was deemed Best Worldwide Airport by Buying Business Travel Diamond Awards both in 2005 and 2007; Top Worldwide Airport by Wanderlust for the years 1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, and 2007; and Best Airport in Asia Pacific (according to DestinAsian) for 2 straight years in a row (2006 to 2007.)

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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Progress at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has big plans for its future, all of them good. Parking options Paying for parking, for one thing, can go much faster if you use any national debit or credit card to pay at the parking ticket machines. You can park your vehicle for the day only, or opt for long-term parking, or pay by the hour. Motorcycles are also allowed to park in the parking garage but pay the same rates as automobiles. Wheelchair-bound passengers may ask for wheelchair and luggage assistance too.

San Francisco International Airport

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San Francisco International Airport is a Child-Friendly Airport

Many carriers now use San Francisco International Airport as an air travel destination. Some of the more well-known airlines that travel to and from San Francisco International Airport are Air Canada, Air France, Air China, All Nippon, and American Airlines (among others.) In the same manner, many passengers pass through the airport - including children. With this in mind, San Francisco International Airport aims to provide enough services for parents with children to patronize.

San Antonio International Airport

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San Antonio International Airport Breaks Own Record with Number of Passengers Served in 2006

San Antonio International Airport is a three-runway commercial airport that is based in San Antonio, Texas. It seems that air travel is booming in this international airport because it was able to serve 8% more passengers in 2006 compared to 2005. The airport processed 8,031,405 passengers in 2006, while in 2005 it was able to serve 7,437,290 passengers instead.