World's 10 Most Disliked Airports, as Perceived by TikTok Users
Struggles at major airports worldwide persist as travelers consistently voice their displeasure with certain airports, notably Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International (ATL), London Heathrow (LHR), Los Angeles International (LAX), Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), and Newark Liberty (EWR). TikTok users have shared their blunt opinions about what aggravates them the most.
Based on the responses, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) tops the list as the most hated airport overall, with 13.5% of all mentions and a substantial 19.2% among domestic airports. Passengers find the layouts confusing, connections tight, and gates often distant. Other complaints highlight poor food options and worn restrooms, evoking comparisons to the 8th circle of hell.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) rivals the dislike for ATL, garnering 30% of mentions among international airports. Travelers face an increasing array of challenges, including gate confusion, stressful security processes, and limited amenities. One user even described the airport as the most hated place.
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) rounds out the top three, credited for never-ending construction and chronic congestion. Sluggish TSA procedures, rude personnel, overcrowding, poor food choices, and a difficult layout further aggravate passengers.
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) follow closely in the ranks of least favorite airports. CDG is plagued by chaotic customs, lost luggage, and poor organization, while EWR is often perceived as outdated with numerous flight delays and cancellations.
While these opinions reflect the experiences of thousands of TikTok travelers, it's important to remember that every experience is subjective. However, frequent complaints about poor food options, confusing layouts, overcrowding, lost or damaged luggage, and security delays indicate that substantial improvement could be made. As flight schedules resume and demand for travel increases, resolving common issues at these airports could alleviate some of the misery in the skies.
[1] Overall worst airports based on TikTok commentary: Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL), London Heathrow Airport (LHR), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).[2] Key reasons for negative opinions: Poor food options (24.16%), confusing layouts (22.65%), overcrowding (20.15%), lost or damaged luggage, security delays, delays and poor staff service (Newark).
- Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL), London Heathrow Airport (LHR), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) are the most disliked airports according to TikTok users, with ATL leading the charts.
- Passengers have voiced concerns about the confusing layouts, tight connections, and distant gates at ATL, describing the food options as poor and the restrooms as worn.
- London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is a close second, with travelers facing gate confusion, stressful security processes, limited amenities, and poor food choices.
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is criticized for chronic congestion, sluggish TSA procedures, rude personnel, overcrowding, poor food choices, and a difficult layout.
- Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) receive complaints about chaotic customs, lost luggage, poor organization, flight delays, and cancellations.
