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Top 5 US Airports to Get Stranded in - Airports in the United States

From , former About.com Guide

SeatGuru decided to take a look at which airports were the best to get stuck in. So if you are stranded at an airport, these are the best for a bad situation.

SeatGuru founder Matt Daimler says, “We’ve picked these airports because of their amenities and attractions designed to help travelers relax and be entertained and pampered during any unfortunate, extended layovers.”
  • 1. San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    What can a stranded passenger do?
    - Boudin’s Bakery (and their sourdough bread)
    - upscale shopping at retailers such as Burberry, Coach and Gucci
    - XpressSpa - massages, facials, etc.
    - museum exhibits
    - shower facilities
    - children's play area
  • 2. Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
    What can a stranded passenger do?
    - free WiFi throughout the airport
    - great views of the Wasatch Mountains
    - numerous restaurants
  • 3. Portland International Airport (PDX)
    What can a stranded passenger do?
    - free WiFi throughout the airport
    - no sales tax - so good for shopping at the airport
    - lots of local restaurants such as Pizza Schmizza, Rose City Café and Laurelwood Brewing Company
  • 4. McCarran International Airport, Las Vegas (LAS)
    What can a stranded passenger do?
    - slot machines
    - aviation museum
    - massage
    - free WiFi at the airport
    - Jose Cuervo Tequileria
    - oxygen bar
    - hotel souvenir shops
    - room check-in for the MGM Grand and for long delays
  • 5. Miami International Airport (MIA)
    - JetSetter Spa for manicures, pedicures, massages, spray tanning
    - art exhibitions - salon, so get a hair cut
    - rent a mobile phone
    - 30 restaurants with cuisine from Cuba, the Caribbean, Japan, etc.
SeatGuru notes as well that these airports offer InMotion Entertainment for rentals of DVDs, DVD players, CDs, electronic games and accessories.

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