- Airport facilities can help pass the time, which may appeal to some travelers faced with a long wait at the airport. Different airports offer varying levels of service, from expansive concourses filled with shops and restaurants--ideal for layovers and delays--to basic amenities and very little else. If this is important to you, check the airport facilities before you book your ticket.
- Flight costs can be determined using an airfare search engine or travel agent, but there are other factors to consider, too. Travelers must pay for transportation to and from the airport--either by paying parking fees at the airport or using mass transportation--so these costs should also be considered. Oddly, multiple studies have found that travelers on low-cost carriers will travel further to reach their departure airport, which contributes to a higher overall cost.
- Many factors influence the time it takes to fly from different airports. Travelers should factor in transportation to the airport, flight length, layovers, flight delays and transportation to their destination, when determining the total travel time of travel. The Bureau of Transportation Statistics provides updated records for airport delays.
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