An upgrade for U.S. airports
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- Опубликовано: 22 май 2024
- Travelers aren't complaining about layovers at Singapore's Changi Airport (consistently ranked the best in the world) thanks to its movie theaters, rooftop pool, hot tub, and butterfly garden. Yet in the United States, there isn't an airport within the Top 30 of the World's Best Airports. Kris Van Cleave looks at efforts to update America's air terminals in such major cities as Los Angeles, Chicago and Salt Lake City, and talks with New York Governor Andrew Cuomo about his ambitious, multi-billion-dollar effort to modernize New York City's notoriously antiquated LaGuardia Airport.
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The entire US infrastructure needs an upgrade...
Passenger Railroads included
True but we don't have the national will anymore for large national projects. Each state is on its on
The highway system is too small to in most metro areas to handle traffic. Some places feels like rush hour all day long anymore.
What about high speed rail?
@@dogg7549 No one would use it, that's why everyone got cars
A pool at an airport 💀💀 I guess vacation really does start when u land
PEE FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD! YEAH
@Cacssie Hi Cassie
@@ceooflonelinessinc.267 😳😂
@@cassiesarchives Where do u live?
@@ceooflonelinessinc.267 north America hbu
I’ve been to both... Singapore is the NBA, Indy is a middle school gym.
As some one from Singapore I'd say Changi Airport is great though with still some small areas for improvement. For instance Terminals 1-3 have their bus stops in the basement & they aren't climate-controlled, so they're quite noisy and stuffy. Also the departure airside entrance at Terminals 1 & 2 are rather low & feel enclosed
Isn't changi it's only main airport...the US has a few main airports can't compare.
Now let’s talk about the outdated train system in America 😒
Madator Elon musk got you in a year or so
Yeah we don't need them
The only areas that really would benefit from train travel are the northeast corridor. (Which already has amtrak) and texas (Which is trying to build one right now).
@CalvinV7 wtf do you know china they have more people. is also very big and they got tons of tons of railway tracks because it makes sense same would apply to the US but you spend your money on military far more then you should.
IMO aviation makes less sense for journeys
there are only 30 people walking around that Airport in Indianapolis? of course it's going to be nice!
Seriously. Can't wait for my long-awaited vacation to Indianapolis. I'm sure the airport will give me a good first impression.
@@jnyerere Yes seriously.....try going to Atlanta or Chicago where there are actually people in the airport.
Part of the airport's design is centered upon crowd dispersion and management; so while Indy certainly isn't extremely busy, the design has a lot to say about the perception of the structure as well.
It’s literally one of the fastest growing airports in the country
@@mrbear1302 Lol. I was being sarcastic. I was agreeing with your comment. Sorry I didn't make that clear enough.
typical airport: hurry up, wait in line, throw away that water, take your shoes off, go wait at the gate until you are the last one to board, and shut up and don't complain
And you know what? All those useless and expensive amenities don't change that.
Can’t wait until I get approved for Global Entry/ TSA Pre Check
Don’t forget when TSA agents steal your luggage.
Stifled Voice They assault people and say it’s for our safety. I can think of a few full body searches that were absolutely uncalled for. Disgusting.
Can I just say that “Smoke on the Water” is probably not the best choice for a song to play at an airport?
HAHA!!!
Very good
Your right Freebird would be better. The 15 min version.
@@jerrykinnin7941 Yeah much better......considering multiple members of Lynyrd Skynyrd died in a plane crash.
I was like, "Wait. What?!"
"On a HARP?!" 😂😂😂
"why wouldn't you come to Indiana"
I can think of a lot of reasons
“Why wouldn’t you come to Indiana?”
Cause it’s Indiana
@Pentode7591 its Indiana!
Full of meth, corn, white old people. What a great place lol
@Pentode7591 uh, everything?
Twice a year. Gencon and Indy 500. Only reasons to visit.
@@oscardanielweeb ummm, what?? First that's racist, and second, indiana has one of the lower crime rates in the country when it comes to drugs, tf are you on about? 🤨🤨
It isn't just the airports, most of the infrastructure in any US city falls far behind that of Singapore.
@CalvinV7 I was comparing Singapore to American cities, not the US as a country.
@Jon Slagill San Francisco and Manhattan are just as expensive as Singapore if not more. If we are talking about housing, in Singapore, the government provides generous subsidies to citizens for excellent public housing. Public housing in the US is horrible.
True, there are many airports in the US. Yet none, can compete with Changi Airport.
@CalvinV7 Silly or not, and for whatever reasons, a fact is a fact And the fact is that not a single US airport can compare to Changi Airport. It is too bad if the US and state governments can't get their act together.
@CalvinV7 NYC and LA are much wealthier cities than Singapore. And as this video that you didn't seem to watch shows, NYC and LA are finally rebuilding and upgrading their airports to finally compete with Changi. You exemplify what is wrong with Americans. Instead of admitting something is wrong and comitt to fixing it, you'd rather be entitled and play the whataboutism card and deflect.
I'd just be happy not having TSA agents stealing stuff from my checked bags.
Is that actually a thing.
That's always going to happen. They have no accountability system.
YES!!!
How do you know it was TSA agents and not other airport workers?
@David DeVito I'm sure not there. No TSA there anyway.
Most of the airports in the U.S.A. are just like the most of the airlines in the U.S.A ... OUTDATED, CRUMMY and OVERCROWDED!
(P.S. and way over priced for the average person)
It's the American way. Wait for it to self-destruct before we rebuild it to modern standards. But war machines in the military don't last 2 years before they're scrapped and replaced.
yea. They are building new airports now in some locations like here in Salt Lake City. Most if not all airports in US were not build with the present population in mind and it was before 9-11.
I know it's a bad habit we need to break but MOST of us Americans usually wait for something to break before we renovate, build a new modern version or something bigger and brand new. We believe that building new is less expensive than repeatedly repairing something that already has an old infrastructure and is doomed to break again but that belief is changing and usually the US goes big when changing its infrastructure we are a first world country so we have no choice but to keep up. We are building new roads, airports, housing development, office space, skyscrapers etc. And Hyperloop and high speed rail is finally in development, We keep up with our stuff. Just not in the way other countries want us to. But we are getting better. Go 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
You have lost your mind. Airlines of the United States are the *SAFEST* in the world, because they have the *BEST PILOTS* in the world. You obviously don't value your life (rollseyes), and are easily swayed by some trinkets and a little bit of pampering in the cabin. Those "goodies" won't save your life, when the $hit hits the fan!
@@joshuahd1719 - Many people don't think the Hyperloop is safe.
Before Congress allocates any amount of money for airport upgrades they need to do roads and bridges because if you can't get to the airport there's no point in even having one.
The United States and the all of us living in need to prioritize infrastructure as a whole, point blank, my guy. We need to take control and demand our tax dollars DO and WILL get put towards roads, bridges, railways, and airports and so on. One may outweigh the other, but it's safe to say our infrastructure networks are atrocious compared to the rest of the 1st world developed nations.
Congress can’t get beyond their own pay increases
@@SKS8080 unfortunately, it's the truth. It's pretty demoralizing.
Was at JFK airport in June 2019 - still stuck in the 80's, old and just a horrible place...
LaGuardia Airport upgrades are significant
Not that bad
depends on the terminal you go to
Jetblue's terminal is pretty nice, and looks modern, at least till you get to the gates.
I've not seen the others however
SebTH1 yeah jetblue’s terminal is really nice at jfk.
IT IS! It’s horrible!! I hate JFK SO MUCH! I try to fly to jersey or LaGuardia when I go home
Yeah, I'm sure there is going to be a butterfly garden at La Guardia any day now.
Met Fan since 1968
🤣🤣🤣
I expect a pool, hot tub, jacuzzi, and bowling ally. lol
No they have a mini mall i got lost in there . thinking why
LOL! More like a knat garden....LOL!!!!!
"Everyome else is passing us by."
Keywords there. The USA has been behind the times on transportation/infrastucture innovation for years. One of the many reasons could be that investing in such projects don't really benefit the wealthy, so us "common people" get stuck with aging and obsolete means of transportation.
H. J. Babilonia the U.S spends all its money on foreign aid and the military
Definitely the military budget.
Genius
Actually this is the number one airport in America so this video is wrong . www.google.com/search?q=grand+rapids+number+one+airport&client=safari&channel=iphone_bm&prmd=mniv&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj0yJPZ_-PmAhVFJ80KHX5JCbEQ_AUoA3oECA8QAw&biw=320&bih=445#imgrc=gHmbZDfZflNTlM nb
That’s not true; the wealthy make money off of us. Why NOT have a good airport? They want it just as bad. It’s just not worth investing in because we’ve gotten so behind on infrastructure after overworking steel, starting in the 50s. Thus a lot of big city infrastructure is outdated. There’s different policies that can change this, and no one solution is perfect, but it’s about what will incentivize is to invest in an airport as much as is invested in houses or cars, which the American public eats up. Houses and cars, after all, is where lost of the savings are. Why spend on something that isn’t part of your customer’s savings, and therefore, their consumption? You won’t.
US Airports' average age is 40 years old. Singapore Changi Airport was opened in 1981 and is therefore 39 years old. They are contemporaries! :D
rebuilt in 2018
@@ablair37 Changi rebuilt in 2018? Never happened.
Most facilities and events in the U.S. are institutional and barren. They maximize competition and efficiency at the expense of grace, charm and kindness. From our best airports to our premier dog show, our public life smacks of isolation and loneliness. Compare our Purina dog show with Cruft’s in the U.K. It’s extremely hard to project a lack of cameraderie when you have dogs, but somehow we do it, in contrast to Cruft’s which fosters enthusiastic, doggy joy. Could we please make some changes in our priorities to put the fun back in functional?
Jane Hardy dog show a priority? 😂 ok
I agree with you Jane, loneliness is a topic that we should definitely talk about more in society. I actually wrote about this the other day: if you ever find yourself getting lonely, get online and make a bunch of social media pages on sites like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and reach out to people that you know, and to people that have similar interest and you’ll start making all sorts of friends. Community events too are fantastic to partake in as well! Blessings to you and anyone that ever suffers from loneliness, but I promise you better days are ahead always. Keep reaching out to people, start making those connections, and watch them flourish.
umop apIsdn that wasn’t the point of her comment, she was commenting on the nature of loneliness in our society and how it integrates into things we do.
In America it's all about the money. Most people could care less about ambience, comfort, art and quality of experience if they can get there 50 dollars cheaper and 20 minutes faster.
@@terrencebradley5417 For some Americans, not all. And it's COULDN'T care less, not "could care less".
Can someone from LAX please speak with the Singapore Airport people? LAX’s new bus to waiting area for car/taxi/Uber arrivals pickup is a nightmare. The worst I have ever experienced.
Deette Kearns that is temporary, they’re making room for all the construction so it can be like a modern airport
@@blancavelasquez9859 - Thank god. It’s horrible. SO MUCH STAFF and no one tells anyone where to go. It is so unorganized. I felt like if I’d asked an employee a question they would have answered, “Figure it out!"
It’s like a middle finger to the customers/passengers of LAX.
Same w SFO.
Also, LAX is dealing with a small terminal area footprint that was decided upon before most of us were even born. LAX will never be perfect, but with the coming consolidated car rental facility and people mover to connect all this to the car rental facility and Crenshaw/LAX rail line, there is hope.
What do u expect when it’s run by democrats
Who is the harp player? She sounds awesome.
Ur mom...
@@mistax2k ?
Yeah, it’s Smoke on the Water.
Every US airport:
*Throw in a million iPads NOW*
Every US airport:
Hey guys we're hip and modern, look at our iPads. Want to use it? P A Y
Best airports and airlines are in Asia and Europe
That's the point.
That one in Berlin and Charles airport in France and london is always overcrowded
Christophe Muller Which airports in Europe?
Christophe Muller short haul aviation in Europe is awful tho. America beats them on that, but long haul it’s Europe.
Have you been on Turkish, Qatar, Emirates?
4:30 no Cuomo. LaGuardia is a third-world airport.
- A New Yorker
Gangsta Cuomo
The U.S. is becoming a 3rd world country. We don't maintain our infrastructure or our SCHOOLS.
@@veralenora4033 Third world country is a non NATO country. 😂 LoL You mean developing countries? Of course, they have better Airports and decent or great schools. A lot of children walk 2 to 6 miles to school, Monday to Friday.
Love NYC. But your airports are WORSE than I’ve seen in actual third world countries. Don’t even get me started on the New Jersey airport that looks like a museum from the 70s...
@@veralenora4033 I take it you have never been to an actual third world country save for what you see on CNN
Investing 100+ billion in airport infrastructure and I can't get a 1/4" of foam on my plane seat.
Infrastructure and airlines are completely different. They're not owned by the same people
Exactly
Fly first class.
Ur seats are around 4.5 inches, they are flotation devices.
1/4 inch of foam costs airline too much money in fuel.
LAX terminal 3 is about the most depressing place you can find. It honestly feels like a disaster relief shelter.
Agreed. But it's been completely torn down and being rebuilt from the ground up and will connect to the Bradley International Terminal too.
It’s sad that we have the worst airports and worst airline service.
I’m in Central Florida and I have to say both Tampa and Orlando are fantastic compared to what I see elsewhere
Absolutely! Especially Tampa! Love that airport!
Come to Portland’s airport. We’re consistently ranked #1 in the US by multiple lists. No idea why they mentioned Indiana here though.
Tampa is one of the best airports in the USA
80sruler no way. Northern airports fat better Actually this is the number one airport in America so this video is wrong . Grand Rapids city Michigan Ford International www.google.com/search?q=grand+rapids+number+one+airport&client=safari&channel=iphone_bm&prmd=mniv&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj0yJPZ_-PmAhVFJ80KHX5JCbEQ_AUoA3oECA8QAw&biw=320&bih=445#imgrc=gHmbZDfZflNTlM nb
I've used Tampa airport, it's not bad.
It's simple take money from wars and invest in infrastructure
Unwinding decades of bureaucracy and untangling the complicated entwinement of government and military contractors is totally simple and easy. It's about as easy as trying to punch through a wall made of titanium with your bare fists.
I appreciate the upgrades NYC airports are getting, but they pale in comparison to the ones in Asia. Seems like they are building what should have been built 10-20 years ago
We should invest in infrastructure again, not war
4:49 my man straight up launched that dirt higher than the planes taking off behind him
I’ve only been to the Indy airport once but I loved how spacious it felt. So many airports don’t have enough seating or even room to move around. I guess that’s what happens when you have the opportunity to build a brand new airport.
I’m a Singaporean and during my childhood times, I always thought that airports were cool places to go...
The US cant come close to what Singapore has..
@Westin Taylor Delusional lol
Westin Taylor u r quite wrong. A lot of western workers are flying in to work in Singapore. As for Singaporeans they r going to America for holiday. Not to migrate.
@@RKB-zl3zv It is both a city state and a country.
@Westin Taylor - You're missing the point entirely, you Trumptard.
Singapore is just a Name and a financial center. It's an insignificant city/country compared to the USA.
Great video
3:40 "If things stay the way they are now...." in Dec 2019 LOL
I'm sorry but until the Chick-fil-a gets positioned beyond security, Indy will still be not the best
Andrew Zuckerman exactly, the fact that they built that nice food court outside of security blows my mind.
Which airport(s) have a Chick-Fil-A?
fnihp30 lots, but the ones I can name on the top of my head are Indianapolis and DFW
La guardia is so outdated that is a joke flying from overthere
I'll make sure not to go their until the new airport is built.
@nauticadon you mean a vintage or a retro airport😂😂😂
A majority of international flights depart out of JFK. Although, LaGuardia does have some departing international flights as well, just not to the degree that JFK has.
the eye in the sky flew their this summer, could honestly say I really liked the airport. Departing was pretty smooth too. Definitely one of the better airport experiences I’ve had.
JaseAceQ Jesus really? Did you know in terminal C you have to go outside and walk down the sidewalk to another building to get to your baggage claim?
I live in Indianapolis, and I love the airport 2:13. It is a statement equivalent to "Welcome to America" (unlike Chicago O'Hare 3:02 and NY La'Guardia 6:04)
PDX really is the #1 airport in the US. It is very quiet with special carpet to hush the noise. Local musicians provide music/enterainment. Food prices are the same as prices outside airport. Best of all there is direct 1 seat rail access to the core of the city within 40 minutes that costs only $2.50!
Love Indy’s airport! It’s so beautiful!
Yes ! And they really needed it ! The last one was really tidy , but VERY small and outdated !
Living in Los Angeles , I’m always amazed that almost ANYBODY but LA can get things done like this ! This city is so corrupt .
I’ll fly from Burbank airport , but never LA .
Charley Folkes yes indeed. It was so crowded and old. It’s still an empty lot, the only thing that’s still up is the old parking garage.
@@charleyfolkes LA airport is outdated and chaotic..
Renee Larson-Endsley
Awww .. It was such a cute old building ! I think it was concrete block construction and we were surprised it could even have room for security, but it did ! And it was efficient!
Charley Folkes had 9/11 not have happened, it still could’ve been nice.
Install some napping rooms.
What about the new terminal at MSY (New Orleans)? That opened up in early November.
@3:57, but you know the moist media refuse to put Louisiana in a positive light.
Currently sitting at the tom Bradley terminal at LAX as I watch this. One of the best terminals in the US by far it really sets the standard. Worst airport I’ve been in was Salt Lake City it was like something straight out of the 90s thank god it’s being rebuilt
As an expat who flies in and out of Changi and who has recently gone through Newark Liberty, all I can say is that people who use that airport have my sympathy. It’s not so much the airport which is a bit tatty but was perfectly ok....it was the staff. Doesn’t matter how much you spend on an airport, if the people at immigration and security treat you like a piece of filth who is getting in the way of a conversation with their co-workers, it’s not going to leave a good impression.
Please don't forget... while Governors and other public officials claim credit, please make sure you recognize the urban planners, architects, landscape architects, and contractors who are the true visionaries and work horses for these types of projects. Their skill and expertise is what actually makes these types of projects happen!
We also pay more for plane tickets as compared to other countries with better airports.
I really like the indy airport .. it’s not that huge but enough, efficient and relaxing one. Simplicity at its finest. Really beautiful!
Are we just going to ignore the epic harp player?
Worst airport I've ever experienced: LAX. That place just s..ks!
clearly you haven't been to Laguardia
You should go to Newark then.
Our airport is smaller but fairly new. Terminal 1 is only 6 years old. Terminal 2 is about 10 years old. Both will get upgrades over the next 20 years and will add over 23 gates potentially up to 35
I mean the Seattle airport is very nice, they’re doing renovations there also.
I’d rather we upgraded the planes. Loading/unloading like cattle and cramped seats should be a thing of the past.
Amen!!
AnalogKid82 Come up with a solution to loading an airplane then. I’ll wait. Upgrade the airplane? What’s your solution and cost factors? How many seats per aircraft type? Yield per seat. What impact on ticket prices would that have?
So far the only viable model for flying is the tube with wings model, and that model is slow for loading and unloading. And now people are taking large dogs on board with them! That has to be a disaster waiting to happen.
@@yashathebelgianmalinois348 Though I have some ideas, I don't have the solution. But, I do think a few billion dollars could hire one or more Elon Musk-types capable of coming up with a few ideas. This money could be put to better use for improving NY schools, healthcare, poverty, etc., but, if they're going to invest it in air travel, improving the appeal of one airport is the wrong move. I'm sure it will look incredible, provide the latest in modern conveniences, likely increase airport traffic/revenue, provide more jobs to local residents, and, of course, meet their goal of America competing with other airports around the world. Still, as a passenger, I would much prefer smoother security/boarding/deplaning, faster travel times, and seats as comfortable as the recliner in my living room.
AnalogKid82 you’re talking about the aviation industry and it’s clear you have no clue what you are talking about.
Best Airports are not in America... and now cannot keep up with airports like Singapore and Dubai
..Portland OR and Milwaukee WI have some of the nicest terminals in the nation. PDX has a light rail line form the city centre to the terminal and MKE has an AmtrakStation on the mina Milwaukee - Chicago main line. Sadly both are ignored and underused thanks to mega hubs nearby.
@Patrickvegas ...by that token Minneapolis should be worse, yet Delta has a major operation there. Then there's Detroit with a different form of "undesirable climate", yet they too are a major hub and gateway for Delta, while many residents there are too poor to travel.
I'm referring of a secondary hub/gateway (like it was for Midwest and Northwest) as well as a possible 3rd Chicago region airport, (like Baltimore is to Washington DC). Furthermore with how climate change is going, those harsh winters may become a thing of the past. Look at this year, no snow and mid 50s for the holidays (evne broke a couple daily records). Crikey, it was warmer there than here in Portland (which is usually the opposite situation).
Newark is one of my favorite layover spots in America. Easy to navigate, great food options and outdoor area for people travelling with dogs.
I'd rather we upgraded rail-ways and long-distance bus-lines. Only as a last resort you'd travel by air-fly.
And locally I'd prefer buses, trams, commuter trains, etc., instead of bigger roads and more parking lots.
Yes! And link them like they do in England and Europe. I’ve lived in London for two years and have not once driven a car, yet I’ve been to large and small cities all over their country and a half-dozen EU countries.
Minneapolis St Paul Airport is a really great airport in my never to be humble opinion. Seattle ranks in the bottom 50%.
Terrence Bradley agree. Minnesota is very nice airport..
Terrence Bradley Agree about Seattle. Portland’s is great though.
MSP is one of the best airports in the US, no doubt. I miss flying out of there. I live in Denver now and despite consistently ranking highly, DEN is pretty annoying. Being one of the farthest airports from downtown means it’s inconvenient to get to. The terminals are too narrow for peak traffic times and there’s no way to get to all the terminals under your own power. You’re forced to cram into a train that is *always* completely packed. There are almost no stairs anywhere, only 1 escalator up and down wherever you go, meaning you’re always stuck behind people with giant suitcases. CVG on the other hand has a walkway that parallels the train as well as multiple escalators up and down. A much less stressful experience than being a sardine until you get to your gate.
MSP is so great! I've been lucky to fly from there a couple of times on domestic routes with Delta, it's awesome.
Btw, Go Gophers!
And I’ll be flying out of Indy tomorrow!
Victoria Hess Indy is 👍 but.. Actually this is the number one airport in America so this video is wrong . Grand Rapids city Michigan Ford International www.google.com/search?q=grand+rapids+number+one+airport&client=safari&channel=iphone_bm&prmd=mniv&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj0yJPZ_-PmAhVFJ80KHX5JCbEQ_AUoA3oECA8QAw&biw=320&bih=445#imgrc=gHmbZDfZflNTlM nb
"Im John..im not Joking"
Lol 4:23
Detroit, Indianapolis and Raleigh all have beautiful airport terminals, as well as appropriate runway infrastructure. LaGuardia can build new terminals, but that sadly won’t solve its runway and taxiway (as well as airspace) limitations that are the real pain drivers.
There are some far future ideas to add one parallel runway.
Expanded taxiways are part of the rebuild.
M Groh agree. Detroit is real nice. Grand Rapids too. Actually this is the number one airport in America so this video is wrong . Grand Rapids city Michigan Ford International www.google.com/search?q=grand+rapids+number+one+airport&client=safari&channel=iphone_bm&prmd=mniv&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj0yJPZ_-PmAhVFJ80KHX5JCbEQ_AUoA3oECA8QAw&biw=320&bih=445#imgrc=gHmbZDfZflNTlM nb
LaGuardia has a brand new amazing airport
@@portcybertryx222 - it has new terminals, not a new airport.
Then there is Denver International Airport. Has been under construction for years, it's a mess, no end in sight😫
La Guardia, I’ve flown in and out of there as a pilot, worked there as a aircraft mechanic, and flown in and out as a passenger. I hated that airport, so I can’t wait until it’s finished so I can check it out once again.
If u missed your flight ✈️ u will be MAD MAD .😡 😂😂
BTW America has great old grand train stations.....how about supporting high speed rail and using them?
jojopuppyfish Because they tend to attract a certain element.
@Pentode7591 No. Those guys are mostly perched by trackside anyhow, and only go inside the stations just to take pictures and oogle. I'm talking about the greyhound crowd and other denizens that enrich the place. Euros ask me all the time when visiting the US why we don't like trains and buses. I tell them to go and ride one, and inevitably they come back and say they understand now.
@@starventure Why are you talking to foreign currency?
Nelson Ricardo Nothing inherently wrong with foreigners in the USA other than they tend to project their optics of how things ought to be here.
Pentode7591 The trains themselves are fine. It’s just the stations that are lousy.
Indy’s airport is a nice change of pace. Beats O’Hare by a mile.
Tim Power agree though Ford is better Actually this is the number one airport in America so this video is wrong . Grand Rapids city Michigan Ford International www.google.com/search?q=grand+rapids+number+one+airport&client=safari&channel=iphone_bm&prmd=mniv&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj0yJPZ_-PmAhVFJ80KHX5JCbEQ_AUoA3oECA8QAw&biw=320&bih=445#imgrc=gHmbZDfZflNTlM nb
Like LaGuardia, O’Hare is also going through major renovations and expansion of building new terminals (Yes, O’Hare is getting even bigger).
No point in having a nice airport if you still have to connect somewhere else to go just about anywhere. I’d still take O’Hare any day, might not be the nicest but you can fly almost anywhere in the world nonstop.
Temo Garcia, if you fly domestically Indy is the way to go.
Michigan USA/Singapore S.E.Asia It’s actually Indianapolis, Indianapolis has won more awards for being the best airport in the country than Grand Rapids Airport
As a frequent traveler, I agree, U.S. airports are falling into disrepair. I was just in Montreal, Canada and couldn't believe the facilities available to every passenger. From there I flew to Miami and felt as though I just traveled back in time 30 years.
THIS VIDEO IS NICE
I don’t know why they mentioned Indy being the best. Portland’s airport is consistently ranked #1 on multiple lists and user satisfaction.
NatureShy
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HOW'S THE AIRPORT BAR?
The biggest problem with LaGuardia is the two crossing runways causing serious delays almost daily. If it’s windy they go down to one runway.
Well I live in Indianapolis and have traveled in and out of Indy International for years....must say the airport has made significant changes and yes when you first walk In you’ll notice just how high the ceilings are and how bright the terminals are and the security line is hella fast. Never had a problem at Indy international . The airport is not very busy no. Not like an Atlanta or San Fran but it still sees a good number of flights and people a day. It’s very clean and very easy to navigate. The only bad part about it is the fact it’s in Indiana....ain’t much to “vacation” here for. And we only have like 10 international destinations like toronto and Paris. But we have to connect to Chicago to fly to all of Asia South America and Australia etc
Singapore, China, Dubai, Hong Kong import their labor from South East Asia for pennies to a dollar with virtually no labor rights. People always love to criticize american airports, atleast the american builders were paid a fair wage among other things.
Yes, that is an overlooked and very good point.
miss i keeps it real 👍👍🙏😉
Also those airports function as hubs for people to transfer to another flight to get to their final destination (anyone traveling to Bali or Thailand from America would know this) so there's an incentive to make those airports luxurious for those who have a couple of hours layover. Here in America we're blessed at least we can catch a flight to almost anywhere in the globe from the nearest major city instead of having to transfer from SFO, LAX or JFK only.
You’re right !!
From HK, nope and construction cost is higher and higher
The third runway expansion costs 40 billion USD
Lagumbia Airport, you shall know it by its runway. Rumble Rumble
Denver's airport was pretty good until they chose to remodel something that didn't need to be remodeled, resulting in everything being unsightly and under construction.
Amazing
an upgrade for US airports is to get rid of the gestapo TSA, cops, Gestapo Land Security
Thank Dubya for TSA.
Some PPL can't HANDLE the TRUTH & SOME CAN.
While there is an absolute need for U.S. airport infrastructure to be updated, it should be pointed out that the U.S. airline and airport system is vastly larger and vastly DIFFERENT than virtually anyplace else in the world. Our airports are largely built to support DOMESTIC business and leisure traffic, where there is much more competition and margins are thin. This is in contrast to most airports in the world whose service is largely INTERNATIONAL where the frequency/traffic is fundamentally different, and the cost points and margins are higher. This difference impacts both our airlines and airports in virtually the exact same way. In other words, it’s much easier for Singapore airport and Singapore Airlines to be the worlds best when absolutely every flight is international...it’s also basically that countries ONLY airport (of consequence).
I live 10 minutes from LGA and I'm SO EXCITED that we're finally going to have a world class airport here. Now if they'll only allow for longer distance flights.... that they didn't do.... at least yet. Hopefully they'll lengthen the runways at some point in the future. We'll see.
US Airports are an embarrassment compared to many in Asia and Europe
That one In Berlin though
And Charles airport in France
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Charles de Gaulle is the worst airport I’ve been through.
Paris CDG is not that bad
Gee...I never thought CDG was the WORST... Hmmm?
I think Heathrow is worse. Though it has been 2 decades since I've been to CDG.
Agreed.
I’ve been to O’hare and LA’s airport those are the coolest I’ve been to. They are awesome and so huge. They have like there own mall it is insane. I love airports I didn’t know people were complaining and thought it was bad.
Singapore does things right...the Airline & Airport!
The real problem is airports have no competition. Open up competition and you'll fix this as is with current prices.
Where do all those people at the Singapore airport put their luggage and backpacks and stuff, while lounging in pools and looking at butterflies?????
They have 24/7 left baggage counters where they will watch it for you. In every terminal.
@@janejan9728 So you would be willing to leave your expensive personal items with a stranger at a baggage counter? Good luck to you and them!
You must not get out much, do you?
@@jnyerere Yup am in a different airport every week.
mrbear1302 I leave my baggage with a stranger every time I check in for a flight and later, a hotel room. What’s the difference? (Flight Attendant 35 years experience)
A month ago I flew LAX to Haneda Airport in Tokyo, Japan.
It was my first time flying (I have a phobia of heights) and it was also my first time in LAX... it was TERRIBLE.
Checked in and the lady threw my luggage like garbage on the conveyor belt. The place was almost depressing and fortunately our flight was okay.
10 days later... time to experience HANEDA.
It was in ANOTHER LEVEL, it wasn't luxurious cuz we all know that's not what you want in an airport. It was EFFICIENT and CONVENIENT.
From their monorail to the airport, their amazing customer service, their shops, their restrooms their conveniently placed vending machines... EVERYTHING.
Then we arrived at LAX and they broke the tires from my luggage and I had to almost carry the massive case all over the place.
What about Denver? That airport is nice. And they have a massive construction project happening.
When Donald Trump was running for the 2016 election, he pointed out that are airports suck. He should get the credit
Statewidesandblasting Statewidesandblasting What have he done so for to fix them? Nothing!
@@fehmisolmaz805 he got it noticed.. he opened your eyes to it. He was right but surely you will find a way past that fact.
So did Biden. And he made that comment before the LGA reconstruction project was announced.
Statewidesandblasting Statewidesandblasting agree
@@Mrtraveler01 the only problem is Biden doesn't know which way is up I think people dress him. He's no president
Airports here are so bad I got anxiety just by watching this video.
FLYING IS ALWAYS EXCITING FOR ME
As a frequent traveler (3 months out of the year), I could care less about airport waterfalls, Starbucks, lights, stores, restaurants, couches, etc. Plan your trip correctly, and you have zero time for any of that anyway. Precheck, no layover, and you’re at your destination. I don’t know how these people booked travel with such long layovers. How’s that possible? Around the world, I’ve never had a layover over an hour or two (and most of that is walking to the next terminal and checking email). What I care about the most is aircraft seating space. I’m tall and wide shouldered (knees don’t fit anymore) so I have to pay for upgraded seating.
Singapore has nice things. And socialized medicine, too.
and no minimum wage
Timothy Rosman You: 50% of America makes less than 18k a year. Let’s decrease that!
Timothy Rosman Singapore : 22 billionaires
USA : 585 billionaires
Timothy Rosman Wait! Sooo, they make less money there and STILL have universal coverage??? What’s going on here.....
Timothy Rosman ....It’s almost like America could ALREADY afford to have single payer. Shucks!
Indianapolis has nothing on Singapore 😂
I ve been there but still better than a lot of airports in the states
PDX (Portland, Oregon) gets the highest marks from Business Travelers.
Guys, stop complaining, we have Charlotte, Atlanta, the new LaGuardia, and new SLC, and several others!
How about Newark airport!??? 😂😂
That’s New Jersey’s problem lol
Ugh...I was there a couple years ago and it was disgusting. I remember when it was brand new. It was filthy and don't even get me started on the rest rooms 🤮🤮🤮
@@Bryanting862 Actually it's both the responsibility of NY as well as NJ.
That airport looks like it’s from the 70s.
Omg I looked for this comment before I posted my own. Newark is just as bad as LGA! I’ll tell you what though BWI- Thurgood Marshall Airport in Baltimore, MD and DFW in Dallas Fort Worth Texas are the cleanest well maintained domestic airports I’ve been too.
What is being done about the Homeless in LAX? 'Welcome to LAX: One of LA's Biggest Homeless Encampments | NBCLA'
Brucev7 yes homeless all over the California airport
LaGuardia will deliberately be under construction for the next 20-40 years because it's profitable for the construction companies to prolong it. I've been there, I received calls from customers that arrive there, and absolutely nothing has been changed and progress is anything but.
I’ve been to Indy’s airport. I wasn’t amused.