Airport Archives - SamChui.com Sam Chui Aviation & Travel Tue, 05 Dec 2023 16:24:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 https://samchui.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/1con2-100x100.png Airport Archives - SamChui.com 32 32 108386868 Photo Report: World’s First Louis Vuitton Airport Lounge https://samchui.com/2023/12/05/photo-report-worlds-first-louis-vuitton-airport-lounge/ https://samchui.com/2023/12/05/photo-report-worlds-first-louis-vuitton-airport-lounge/#comments Tue, 05 Dec 2023 14:10:16 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=50062 The world's first-ever Louis Vuitton Lounge by Yannick Alléno has opened in Doha; Hamad International Airport. It brings an exquisite fusion of luxury gastronomy and French savoir-faire. Who can access the Louis Vuitton Lounge? Currently, access is exclusively for Qatar Airways Privilege Club Gold and Platinum members. In addition, guests invited by Louis Vuitton can […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2023/12/05/photo-report-worlds-first-louis-vuitton-airport-lounge/feed/ 3 50062 Photo Report: First Look of Abu Dhabi’s New Airport Terminal A https://samchui.com/2023/11/03/photo-report-first-look-of-abu-dhabis-new-airport-terminal-a/ https://samchui.com/2023/11/03/photo-report-first-look-of-abu-dhabis-new-airport-terminal-a/#comments Fri, 03 Nov 2023 13:02:09 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=49797 Abu Dhabi Airport New Terminal A has opened. Covering 742,000 square metres, it is one of the largest airport terminals in the world. I visited the brand new terminal yesterday and here are some information to share with you: At a Glance Terminal Capacity The $3 billion building, which is triple the size of the […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2023/11/03/photo-report-first-look-of-abu-dhabis-new-airport-terminal-a/feed/ 4 49797 World’s Top 10 Airport Megahubs of 2023 https://samchui.com/2023/10/06/worlds-top-10-airport-megahubs-of-2023/ https://samchui.com/2023/10/06/worlds-top-10-airport-megahubs-of-2023/#comments Fri, 06 Oct 2023 14:58:00 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=49421 London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the world’s most internationally connected airport in 2023. The OAG Megahubs Index 2023 reveals the most internationally connected airports in the world and by region. The rankings were generated by comparing the number of scheduled connections to and from international flights with the number of destinations served from the airport on the busiest day […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2023/10/06/worlds-top-10-airport-megahubs-of-2023/feed/ 6 49421 Top 10 Longest Runways in the World https://samchui.com/2023/09/01/top-10-longest-runways-in-the-world/ https://samchui.com/2023/09/01/top-10-longest-runways-in-the-world/#comments Fri, 01 Sep 2023 12:52:27 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=49232 “The Longer the runway, the better the take-off!” When it comes to aviation, runways are the lifelines that connect the skies to the ground. These meticulously designed strips of pavement not only determine an aircraft’s takeoff and landing capabilities but also play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of air travel. In […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2023/09/01/top-10-longest-runways-in-the-world/feed/ 8 49232 Top 10 Most Disrupted US Airlines and Airports https://samchui.com/2023/06/30/major-flight-disruptions-at-us-airports-what-you-need-to-know/ https://samchui.com/2023/06/30/major-flight-disruptions-at-us-airports-what-you-need-to-know/#comments Fri, 30 Jun 2023 17:49:28 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=48679 Thousands of flights have been cancelled or delayed in the US this week, as travel chaos threatens the upcoming Fourth of July weekend. The disruptions have been caused by a combination of factors, including staffing shortages, bad weather, and air traffic control issues. According to the flight-tracking website FlightAware, more than 43,000 flights were delayed […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2023/06/30/major-flight-disruptions-at-us-airports-what-you-need-to-know/feed/ 2 48679 World’s Top 10 Most Connected Airports https://samchui.com/2023/06/13/worlds-top-10-most-connected-airports/ https://samchui.com/2023/06/13/worlds-top-10-most-connected-airports/#comments Tue, 13 Jun 2023 13:48:26 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=48491 In the vast and interconnected world of aviation, airports serve as crucial gateways that connect travellers to destinations across the globe. We explore the most-connected airports based on the total number of unique destinations that they served in 2022. According to data obtained from CIRIUM, Frankfurt Airport managed to top the list serving an impressive […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2023/06/13/worlds-top-10-most-connected-airports/feed/ 3 48491 World’s Top 10 Busiest Airports For 2022 https://samchui.com/2023/04/06/worlds-top-10-busiest-airports-for-2022/ https://samchui.com/2023/04/06/worlds-top-10-busiest-airports-for-2022/#comments Thu, 06 Apr 2023 10:25:35 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=47874 Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has retained its position as the busiest airport in the world, with 93.7 million passengers passing through its gates in 2022, representing a 23.8% increase from the previous year. London Heathrow Airport made the biggest jump in the rankings, climbing from the 54th position as borders reopened in March 2022 after […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2023/04/06/worlds-top-10-busiest-airports-for-2022/feed/ 3 47874 Heavy Flooding Closed Auckland Airport – Emirates Operated 13-Hour Flight to Nowhere https://samchui.com/2023/01/28/heavy-flooding-closes-auckland-airport-emirates-operates-13-hour-flight-to-nowhere/ https://samchui.com/2023/01/28/heavy-flooding-closes-auckland-airport-emirates-operates-13-hour-flight-to-nowhere/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2023 08:32:53 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=46976 Auckland Airport has been closed after torrential rain hit New Zealand’s largest city, causing widespread flooding in many areas. The airport turned into a seaport, both domestic and international operations were halted on Friday, the 27th of January. A state of emergency was declared in Auckland after the torrential rain caused widespread flooding and evacuations, […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2023/01/28/heavy-flooding-closes-auckland-airport-emirates-operates-13-hour-flight-to-nowhere/feed/ 2 46976 The World’s Most Punctual Airlines and Airports in 2022 https://samchui.com/2023/01/12/the-worlds-most-punctual-airlines-and-airports-in-2022/ https://samchui.com/2023/01/12/the-worlds-most-punctual-airlines-and-airports-in-2022/#respond Thu, 12 Jan 2023 08:43:03 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=46818 Which airline and airport offered the most on-time performance in 2022? In this post, we’ll be sharing the top 10 airlines and airports which offered the most on-time performance in 2022 according to CIRIUM. *Note that for a flight to be on time, it must arrive at the gate within 15 minutes. Top 10 Global […]

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