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Rodney · 04-03-2005, 07:32 AM

My favorite airport is Monterey County Airport in Monterey, CA. The area isn't large, but the population is filthy rich and flies a lot, so several lines fly out of the local airport. The airport looks like a metro area airport and has all the same services -- except that it's tiny. Long-term parking is 20 yards from the front door. Baggage claim consists of a couple of guys putting all the luggage on a counter and asking you to choose yours, and the luggage always turns up within 10 minutes of debarkation. There's a little concourse where you can get a good meal at a reasonable price, no waiting. Everything's clean; the toilets automatically put a new sanitary wrap on the toilet seat after each use! I live halfway between San Jose International and Monterey; and when I can get the flight I want there, I fly Monterey, even if it costs a few bucks more.

As for worst -- most airports don't make me smile, but I'll agree Hartfield is on the ridiculous side.

04-03-2005, 07:32 AM	#58 (permalink)
Rodney Observant Ruminant Location: Rich Wannabe Hippie Town	My favorite airport is Monterey County Airport in Monterey, CA. The area isn't large, but the population is filthy rich and flies a lot, so several lines fly out of the local airport. The airport looks like a metro area airport and has all the same services -- except that it's tiny. Long-term parking is 20 yards from the front door. Baggage claim consists of a couple of guys putting all the luggage on a counter and asking you to choose yours, and the luggage always turns up within 10 minutes of debarkation. There's a little concourse where you can get a good meal at a reasonable price, no waiting. Everything's clean; the toilets automatically put a new sanitary wrap on the toilet seat after each use! I live halfway between San Jose International and Monterey; and when I can get the flight I want there, I fly Monterey, even if it costs a few bucks more. As for worst -- most airports don't make me smile, but I'll agree Hartfield is on the ridiculous side. Last edited by Rodney; 04-03-2005 at 07:47 AM..