Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Are airports getting healthier?

The good folks at Health magazine did some research and has come up with a list of the ten healthiest American airports. These are airports that are trying to help airports cope better with the crowded, stressful airports they encounter especially during the holidays. Some of these airports are doing their part to offer nutritious food, special relaxation zones, walking paths, and the latest safety technology. Next time you travel, you might want to connect through one of these airports.
Here are the top ten U.S. airports:
Phoenix Sky Harbor International
Highlights – healthy food options, video paging system, two pet parks, cleanest bathrooms
Baltimore/Washington International
Highlights – soft music and comfortable lighting at key security checkpoints, spa, hiking/biking path that circles the airport
Chicago O’Hare International
Highlights – healthy food options, children’s play areas, fitness center in on-site Hilton Hotel
Detroit Metropolitan
Highlights – storm-ready airport system, healthy food options
Denver International
Highlights – most energy efficient, extensive recycling system, close to 75% on time arrival and departures, healthy food options, free WiFi, second largest art collection in Colorado
Washington National
Highlights – museum quality artwork, walking and biking trail that circles the airport, easiest airport to get around in
Dallas/Fort Worth International
Highlights – two 600-sq feet play areas for kids, highest number of “green” vehicles, healthy food options
Boston Logan International
Highlights – green building in its Terminal A, natural gas shuttle buses, 50 wooden rocking chairs
Oregon Portland International
Highlights – paved walking and bike path, covered bike parking, recycling of cooking oil into biodiesel fuel, live trees in terminals, local musicians, 80% plus on-time departures
Philadelphia International
Highlights – AeroClinic that offers well care checks and treats minor conditions, wine tasting bar, and free WiFi on Saturday and Sunday

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