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Flyers are happier with U.S. airports, despite near record travel levels, J.D. Power report shows

U.S. airport satisfaction climbs even as travel volumes near record highs, producing a split picture of top and bottom performers.

By · Published September 16, 2026 at 12:28 UTC · Updated September 16, 2026 at 12:28 UTC

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Source diversity sample: Post and Courier · Tampa Bay Times · NJ.com · usatoday.com · cnbc.com.

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 5 distinct news outlets with 5 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 14.
  • Primary Driver: U.S. airport satisfaction climbs even as travel volumes near record highs, producing a split picture of top and bottom performers.
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Flyers report higher satisfaction with U.S. airports despite near‑record travel levels, according to a J.D. Power survey released this week. The survey, which sampled thousands of passengers across the country, shows the overall sentiment improving as travel demand rebounds.

The rankings highlight standout performers. Charleston International Airport earned the No. 1 spot among mid‑size airports in North America on its first evaluation, as noted by the Post and Courier. Tampa International was named the top large airport by the Tampa Bay Times, and USAToday reported a Midwest airport capturing the title of America’s best overall.

The positive headline is tempered by the continued low scores of the lagging airports, suggesting that while traveler satisfaction is rising on average, disparities remain across regions. The report does not specify the exact causes of the bottom rankings, leaving open questions about service or infrastructure gaps that could affect future scores.

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What aspect of airport experience did the J.D. Power survey measure?

The survey measured overall passenger satisfaction with U.S. airports, comparing experiences across different airport size categories.

Which airports were identified as top performers in the latest ratings?

Charleston International Airport was named the No. 1 mid‑size airport in North America, Tampa International topped the large‑airport category, and a Midwest airport was cited as America’s best overall.

What remains unclear about the airports that ranked lowest?

The report does not explain why certain airports tied for last place, so the reasons behind the lower scores are not detailed.

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