Guide to the six major airports in the United States
Guide to the six major airports in the United States
O.1 Kennedy International Airport (John F. Kennedy International Airport, JFK)
Terminal layout: New York JFK Airport is the main international airport in New York City and one of the largest airports in the world. The 6 terminals are far away from each other, namely T1, T2, T4, T5, T7, and T8, which are connected by the internal Airtrain train outside the security check point. Transferring between these terminals requires passengers to re-security. .
Security check: The domestic terminal of JFK Airport is well-equipped with more than ten security check points.
Internet: The airport provides 30 minutes of free WiFi. Most of Delta's boarding gates provide charging stations, and there are many sockets installed in the atrium of T5.
Other facilities: A separate suite is prepared for breastfeeding mothers near gate 12 of T5, which has a diaper changing table, electrical sockets and benches. JetBlue Airways has set up a new T5 Farm in the departure hall of T5 (before security check)-a 24,000 square foot (2229 square meter) vegetable garden, which passengers can watch up close. On the roof of the terminal, all passengers can visit the outdoor terrace on the roof, where they can also walk their dogs.
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NO.2 Los Angeles International Airport (Los Angeles International Airport, LAX)
Terminal layout: Los Angeles International Airport is spending billions of dollars to renovate all terminal buildings to make them better connected. The airport has nine terminals (Terminals T1, T2, T6, T7 and T8 are under construction), including the new Tom Bradley International Terminal. American Airlines is in T4, Delta is in T5, and the United is in T7 and T8. Although the area is large, T4, T5, T6, T7 and T8 can be reached on foot without having to go out and re-security.
Security check: Because the airport is undergoing renovations both inside and outside, it has opened a new LAX Is Happening website, which provides instructions for using each terminal. Several new security checkpoints have been added to T5 and T6 to ease congestion. However, you'd better choose a security checkpoint close to the boarding gate.
Network: Free WiFi is available in each terminal of Los Angeles International Airport. Pay $4.95 per hour or $7.95 for 24 hours to get faster WiFi.
Other facilities: T5 newly opened a nursery room.
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NO.3 Chicago O'Hare International Airport (Chicago O'Hare International Airport, ORD)
Terminal layout: O’Hare International Airport has three large domestic terminals: T1 is mainly used by United Airlines; T3 is the hub of American Airlines; and the flights of other airlines are basically in T2 . After passing the security check, passengers can walk freely between several terminals. However, to take the train between the terminals, you need to leave the security checkpoint. It can also reach T5 which is far away.
Security check: The team's longest security checkpoint seems to be between T1 and T3 (T2 has only one security checkpoint). At T1 and T3, please choose the outer security checkpoint. For example, at T3, the security team that passes through the American Airlines international check-in counter is usually not too long.
Internet: The airport provides 30 minutes of free WiFi, and you can access the high-speed Internet for a fee. Each terminal has several charging stations, and each charging station has 4 to 8 stools.
Other facilities: If you bring your children, you can let them play in the Kids on the Fly play area of T2. T3 has a mother and baby room. You can do some activities in the Yoga Room (free use) of T3, and rent mats and cleaning towels for free. There are also day spas at T1 and T3. What if you haven’t got a flu shot yet? While waiting for the transfer, you can get an injection ($30) at the clinics at T1, T2, and T3.
NO.4 Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, ATL)
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Terminal layout: Hartsfield is the busiest airport in the United States, including domestic and international terminals. The two terminals are located on either side of seven vertical airport concourses. The underground Automated People Mover passes through the seven halls and connects them with the two terminals.
Security check: The domestic terminal has three security check points: the main security check point, the north security check point and the south security check point. The airport publishes the waiting time at each security checkpoint on its website. Passengers can also fill out the trak-a-line form online and provide an email address to receive the latest security check.
Internet: Free WiFi is available at the airport.
Other facilities: Minute Suites in Hall B provides a private mini office with a couch, desk and shower, where you can work, sleep or watch TV ($38 per hour; starting from 1 hour).
NO.5 Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, DFW)
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Terminal layout: The elevated train Skylink in the airport continuously circulates between terminals A and E of the airport. Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is the hub of American Airlines. The three terminals A, C and D have its flights, and its subsidiary "American Eagle" airlines use B and D airlines. Station building. Other domestic airlines use Terminal E, including Delta, JetBlue and United Airlines.
Security check: 15 security check points are lined up along the boarding gate. If one is full, you can try the next one. The staff will often guide passengers to the next security check point where there are not too many people.
Network: Free WiFi is available throughout the airport. The free lounges of B28, C8, C27 and E8 are equipped with power outlets under each seat. Terminals A, C, D and E provide workstations with power outlets and USB ports (free of charge).
Other facilities: Minute Suites in Terminal D provides a mini office with a couch and private bathroom, working or taking a shower (a 30-minute shower costs US$25; 8 hours is US$150). There are mats in the Yoga Studio near D40, where you can do yoga (free). There are Aquafina Junior Flyer's Club children’s playgrounds in Terminals A, B and C. Spa services are available at Xpres Spa in Terminals A, B, D and E. There are breastfeeding rooms in terminals A and B.
NO.6 San Francisco-San Francisco International Airport (San Francisco International Airport, SFO)
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Terminal layout: The domestic terminal is composed of Terminals 1-3. The boarding area of the international terminal is mainly divided into two floors. The upper floor is mainly used by restaurants and shops, and the lower floor is mainly the waiting room at the boarding gate.
Other facilities: 24-hour Kid's Spot are located at gates 54A and 58B in Terminal 2, and gates 62 and 87A in Terminal 3; the Aviation Museum and Library are in the International Terminal The lobby is open from Sunday to Monday 10:30 am-4:30 pm; there is a yoga studio in Terminal 2.
There are maternity rooms in the lobbies of terminal 1-3 and the boarding gate after security check.
