5 Happiest Airports in America

Portland, Oregon: PDX

Recognized for good shopping and free Wi-Fi, Portland's airport brings the charm of the city to its terminals. We'd also add that PDX prides itself on offering uniquely Oregon shops and restaurants, including some of Portland's famous food carts and local breweries.

Savannah, Georgia: SAV

Savannah has more fun with its airport than most cities, bringing a bit of Southern charm to the terminal. Its Savannah Square offers plenty of park benches under a high glass ceiling surrounded by shops.

San Francisco, California: SFO

It's a good thing SFO is a comfortable airport because it regularly ranks high on the list of hubs with the most delays. Most of the terminals have a clean, modern, airy feel; the food is among the best of any airport anywhere; and free Wi-Fi and interesting shops help passengers pass the time happily.

West Palm Beach, Florida: PBI

This small, easy-to-navigate airport brings the vacation spirit right into the terminal with a putting green just past security. There's also a spa, a kids' play area, and local restaurants that don't inflate their prices at their airport locations.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: PHL

Philadelphia wants to be more than just a good airport. It's striving to be a good-for-you airport, too. What started last summer as a "Fitness Zone" of stationary bikes and other low-impact exercise equipment has become a permanent collection of exercise bicycles spread throughout the terminals.

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