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Jorge Chávez International Airport - Lima, Peru
Cusco, the city with an airport (Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport) closest to Machu Picchu, is rather small and flights are often delayed or cancelled due to weather conditions, so many travelers pick the larger international airport in Lima.

Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
Rome's Fiumicino Airport is a busy one. It is located conviently to rail links for all of the sites in Rome such as one of the new seven wonders of the world - the Colosseum.

ATL - Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
ATL - the world's busiest airport.

World's 30 Busiest Airports - Busiest Airports in the World
Busy, busy, busy! The Airports Council International compiles data on the busiest airports in the world, and publishes the list of the top 30 airports in terms of passenger traffic every year. Since you may travel through one of these well trod spaces, I've compiled some data about each of the airports for you.

In and Out of Dubrovnik Airport
Dubrovnik, also known as the pearl of the Adriatic, is just one of the destinations in Croatia, a small European country that has burst onto the tourism scene. The airports in Croatia may be small, but a few tips for getting in and out of them doesn't hurt.

Air Travel on a Budget - Cheap Eats at the Airport
If you have traveled through one of Canada's major airports, you may have seen line-ups for one vendor in particular - Tim Horton's. Tim Horton's is wildly popular in Canada, and its outlets at airports are busy, not just because of the inexpensive coffee and donuts, but meals that are both cheap, and easy to bring on your flight with you.

Amman, Jordan - Queen Alia International Airport
Queen Alia International Airport in Amman.

Airport Minimum Connection Times - Time Needed to Make Connecting Flights
A list of minimum connection times required to catch connecting flights at major airports around the world.

Airport Minimum Connection Times - Denver to London
Airport minimum connection times for several major airports around the world - in this feature Denver, Frankfurt, Helsinki, Houston, Kuala Lumpur, and London are covered.

Airport Minimum Connection Times - Los Angeles to Miami
Airport minimum connection times for major airports around the world. This feature covers Los Angeles, Madrid and Miami.

Airport Minimum Connection Times - Amsterdam to Dallas
Airport minimum connection times for airports around the world are covered - in this feature it's Amsterdam, Atlanta, Bangkok, Barcelona, Boston, Chicago, and Dallas airports that are covered.

Airports for the New Seven Wonders of the World - How to Get to the 7 Wonders
The new 7 wonders of the world were announced in Portugal on July 7, 2007. Hmmm, 7 wonders announced on 07/07/07, coincidence? I think not. More than 100 million votes from around the globe determined the list. But how does one get to these new 7 wonders of the world? Some are easier than others but to get there by air? These are the most convenient airports for the newly-christened man-made wonders of the world.

Spas, Relaxation, Entertainment - Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
There are airports around the world that have services and areas aimed to de-stress. Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) has several services aimed at relaxing and rejuvenating at the airport.

Kids Airport Diversion Guide - Airport Activities for Families
Airports - often over or under air-conditioned, laden with security lineups, hard floors, and other unpleasantries - not exactly the most family friendly of places. You may have a stressful experience ahead of you if you are traveling with your children. Cheapflights has taken some of the busiest airports in the United States and found things you can do to pass the wait time with the younger set. There are lots of tips to make you and your family's airport experience easier.

Coming and Going from FCO - Rome, Italy
Navigating FCO (Rome, Italy) = Chaos. This is a busy airport. For many travelers FCO is the first point of arrival for an Italian adventure or a mediterranean cruise. Given a busy airport, tips on navigating through are always in order!

US Airport Arrival Performance
The news for airport arrival performance over the past year, not surprisingly, has faltered. FlightStats keeps track of both airlines and airports, and the news just isn't all that good.

Best and Worst Airports to Make a Connection - People, Not Flights
A little bit of fun here. Axe, the company with the amusing ads for men's grooming products decided to look at which airports in the US are the best and worst for a possible romantic connection. Stranded, nowhere to go, and looking for love? Then maybe you should be heading down to the airport (tongue firmly in cheek).

Cancun International Airport - Mexico travel
Cancun has a huge hotel zone along an area that almost looks like a number 7. And it also is about the easiest place to organize trips to one of the new 7 wonders of the world - Chichen Itza.

Indira Gandhi International Airport - Travel India and to the Taj Mahal
Indira Gandhi International Airport serves the city of Delhi and is the most convenient airport for visitors who would like to see the Taj Mahal.

Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport the main airport for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Beijing Capital International Airport
Beijing Capital International Airport is the gateway airport for the Great Wall of China and the 2008 Summer Olympics.

Spas, Relaxation, Entertainment - Philadelphia International Airport
There are airports around the world that have services and areas aimed to de-stress. Philadelphia International Airport(PHL) has several services aimed at relaxing and rejuvenating at the airport.

Spas, Relaxation, Entertainment
No, this article is not a joke. There are airports around the world that have services and areas aimed to de-stress. Vancouver International Airport (YVR) has several services aimed at relaxing and rejuvenating at the airport. There are day passes to lounges; pods you can nap in; and several spa locations.

Delta Airlines Teams up with US Helicopter to Offer Airport Shuttle Service
Delta Airlines is offering a new option to its New York travelers - helicopter airport shuttle service to JFK. This new offering is promoted as dropping travel time Between Manhattan and JFK to only eight minutes with US Helicopter's Airport Shuttle Service. It's not cheap - but it is fast.

In and Out of Dublin International Airport
Ireland’s biggest airport has been maligned in the past for its security issues, and delays. Having traveled through this airport more than a half dozen times, I certainly haven’t seen it to be much worse/better than other reasonably busy airports. Plus, it does have the advantage of being easily accessible by transportation means other than by car.

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