When it comes to the world's best airports, the U.S. is flyover country
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Travelers looking to fly out of a modern, attractive airport with efficient security, tasteful restaurants and top-notch shopping should bypass the U.S. According to aviation ranking website Skytrax, only one U.S. airport ranks among the top 20 in the world — Seattle-Tacoma Airport in Washington state, at No. 18. The rest of the continent isn't so hot, either. Only one other fight hub in North America makes the grade, Canada's Vancouver International Airport, at No. 20. To fly in style, you'll need to head to Europe and Asia, which boast nine and eight of the best airports, respectively, while Australia's Melbourne Airport also makes the cut (No. 19). Topping the list is Singapore's Changi Airport, according to Skytrax, which based its ranking on customer satisfaction surveys of more than 550 airports that evaluated things including their terminal layouts, security procedures, seating, transportation options,