All Entries in the "delays" Category
Layover At Seoul-Gimpo Airport, South Korea
Stuck on a layover at Seoul-Gimpo Airport (GMP) in Seoul, Korea? The Seoul-Gimpo Aiport is one of two main airports in Seoul (the other being the Incheon International Airport – the Layover Guide for Incheon can be found here). The Seoul-Gimpo airport is located approximately 11 miles from Seoul’s city center, which makes it an [...]
Layover In Venice, Italy
Stuck on a layover at Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) in Italy? As far as layovers go, you’re in a good spot. Built entirely on water, Venice is one of Italy’s most popular cities and is located just 7.5 miles (12 km) from the airport (even less by boat), making it easily accessible for those [...]
Roundup: ‘Star’ Filled Skies
Celebrities are taking to the friendly (or in many cases, not so friendly) skies… And just when you thought that you were the only ones that have to deal with the inconveniences of traveling, Layover Guide brings you this week’s round-up in celebrity flying rantings: Cheryl Burke – Landed safe and sound in Tampa! Feel [...]
Layover at Kansai International Airport, Japan (KIX)
Stuck on a layover at Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Japan? The airport was ranked #6 in the top ten airports in the world with many amenities to keep a waiting passenger entertained. The airport is located 24 miles from Osaka Station, which makes it an accessible destination only for those stuck on rather long [...]
Layover In Sri Lanka
Stuck on a layover at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) in Sri Lanka? This airport is Sri Lanka’s only international airport and is the hub of SriLankan Airlines. The Bandaranaike airport is located roughly 22 miles from Colombo which makes the city an accessible destination for those stuck on a long layover. If you’re trying to [...]
Layover In Beirut, Lebanon
Stuck on a layover at Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) in Lebanon? The airport is roughly 6 miles from the city center of Beirut, which makes the city an accessible destination for those stuck on long layovers. If you’re trying to determine whether you can leave the airport during your layover, click here for [...]
Layover In Bangor, Maine
Stuck on a layover at Maine’s Bangor International Airport (BGR)? The airport is a joint civil-military public airport and a main stop in cross Atlantic flights. Located roughly 3 miles from Bangor makes the city an accessible destination for those stuck on a long layover. If you’re trying to figure out if you can leave [...]
Vanuatu Layover
Stuck on a layover at Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) in Vanuatu? The airport is located on the island Efate and is roughly a 10 minute taxi ride (5 km) from Port Vila which makes it an accessible destination for long layovers. If you’re trying to figure out if you can leave the airport during your [...]
Cleveland Layover
Stuck on a layover at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) in Ohio? The airport is the main hub for Continental Airlines and is located roughly 9 miles of Cleveland’s main business district which makes the city an accessible destination for those on long layovers. If you’re trying to figure out if you can leave the [...]
Most On-Time U.S. Airlines
Forbes compiled their annual list of the most on-time airlines. Certain airlines, they found, have slightly better statistics for guaranteeing on-time arrivals. America’s Most On-Time Airlines: 1.Southwest2.SkyWest3.United4.US Airways5.Northwest To view their full list, click here and to view the list of the world’s most on-time airlines, click here.
Getting The Best Plane Seat
The Associate Press wrote a great article on various things to take into account when booking a plane ticket, to ensure you get the best seating possible. There’s a lot of things you can do (especially while on a layover) to do to get the best seating, especially as many seats won’t open up until [...]
Glasgow Layover
Stuck on a layover at Glasgow International Airport (GLA)? The airport is located 7 miles west of the city of Glasgow which makes it an accessible destination for those stuck on long layovers. If you’re trying to figure out if you can leave the airport during your layover, click here for useful tips. To help [...]
Most Delayed Airports In The World
Forbes released their third annual list of the most delayed airports in the world. The top two were the same as last year, however, they switched positions. Here are the top five: 1. Indira Gandhi International Airport (Dehli, India) 2. Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (Mumbai, India) 3. Istanbul Ataturk International Airport (Turkey) 4. Chennai International [...]
Top Ten Most Delayed Airports In The World
Forbes lists the top ten most delayed airports in the world. The worst departures are in Europe and the worst arrivals are in India. Top 5 delayed airports – Arrivals : Chatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai: With 49.95% of on-time arrivals Bombay airport is the worst airport on the basis of late arrivals. It is [...]
Beating Delays With Orbitz
If you go online to Orbitz, you can check the TravelerUpdate site for live updates on the security line wait and other useful information from travelers at your departing airport. In addition, if you schedule and book your travel online with Orbitz, you have the option to sign up for text messages that will let [...]
