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Spending time at the airport is an inevitable part of most travel experiences, and the quality of the airport itself can make a big difference. Passenger satisfaction at North American airports is on the rise, according to recent studies by JD Power, and these 10 large airports across the continent (each serving more than 12 million passengers annually) are leading the charge.
The top 10 winners in the category Best Large Airport are as follows:
- Denver International Airport - Denver, Colorado
- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport - Atlanta, Georgia
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport - New Orleans, Louisiana
- Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport - Dallas, Texas
- Orlando International Airport - Orlando, Florida
- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport - Seattle, Washington
- Nashville International Airport - Nashville, Tennessee
- Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport - Detroit, Michigan
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport - Washington, DC
- Austin-Bergstrom International Airport - Austin, Texas
A panel of experts partnered with 10Best editors to pick the initial nominees, and the top 10 winners were determined by popular vote.
Congratulations to all these winning airports!
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Ben Mutzabaugh
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Ben Mutzabaugh joined The Points Guy in March 2019. As Senior Aviation Editor, Ben heads TPG’s team of airline reporters and helps shape the site’s news coverage of the airline industry. Ben has frequently been a guest on a number of national networks to discuss the latest air travel topics. His appearances include the NBC Today Show, CBS Early Show, PBS NewsHour, MSNBC, CNBC, Fox News and local stations across the U.S. Ben came to The Points Guy from USA TODAY, where he is best known for launching the industry-leading daily Today in the Sky blog in 2002. Ben’s work with Today in the Sky was recognized with several national accolades. They include the 2010 Society of American Travel Writers' Lowell Thomas Award for the nation's "Best Travel Blog" and Editor & Publishers’ Eppy award in both 2006 and 2009 that recognized Ben’s blog as the nation’s best for best topical reporting at large news sites.
Ben Mutzabaugh

Ben Mutzabaugh joined The Points Guy in March 2019. As Senior Aviation Editor, Ben heads TPG’s team of airline reporters and helps shape the site’s news coverage of the airline industry. Ben has frequently been a guest on a number of national networks to discuss the latest air travel topics. His appearances include the NBC Today Show, CBS Early Show, PBS NewsHour, MSNBC, CNBC, Fox News and local stations across the U.S. Ben came to The Points Guy from USA TODAY, where he is best known for launching the industry-leading daily Today in the Sky blog in 2002. Ben’s work with Today in the Sky was recognized with several national accolades. They include the 2010 Society of American Travel Writers' Lowell Thomas Award for the nation's "Best Travel Blog" and Editor & Publishers’ Eppy award in both 2006 and 2009 that recognized Ben’s blog as the nation’s best for best topical reporting at large news sites.
Ramsey Qubein
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Ramsey Qubein is a freelance travel journalist covering hotels, cruises, airlines, and loyalty programs from around the globe. His work has appeared in numerous publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Travel+Leisure, Forbes.com, CNBC.com, AFAR, Robb Report, Readers Digest, BBC Worldwide, USA Today, NerdWallet.com and Business Traveler magazine among others. Ramsey flies more than 450,000 miles per year and has traveled to 166 countries, all seven continents, and 50 U.S. states. Follow Ramsey's adventures on Instagram and Twitter.
Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein is a freelance travel journalist covering hotels, cruises, airlines, and loyalty programs from around the globe. His work has appeared in numerous publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Travel+Leisure, Forbes.com, CNBC.com, AFAR, Robb Report, Readers Digest, BBC Worldwide, USA Today, NerdWallet.com and Business Traveler magazine among others. Ramsey flies more than 450,000 miles per year and has traveled to 166 countries, all seven continents, and 50 U.S. states. Follow Ramsey's adventures on Instagram and Twitter.