Texas Airports Rank High for Sleep-Friendliness, Except for These

Texas airports are ranked among the best for catching some shuteye, according to a CPAP blog. The blog rates North American airports based on accessibility to sleep-inducing amenities like massage chairs, lounges, and benches without armrests.

Texas boasts three entries in the top 20 sleep-friendly airports:

• #4: Dallas/Fort Worth International
• #16: George Bush Intercontinental
• #20: Dallas Love Field

However, not all Texas airports are created equal, as highlighted by the inclusion of two Texas airports in the top 20 worst airports to sleep at in North America:

The 20 least sleep-friendly airports in North America:

1. Fort MacKay/Firebag Aerodrom — Alberta, Canada
2. Bethel Airport — Bethel, Alaska
3. Meadows Field — Bakersfield, California
4. Great Falls International — Great Falls, Mexico
5. Tri-Cities — Pasco, Washington
6. Melbourne Orlando International — Melbourne, Florida
7. Mahlon Sweet Field — Eugene, Oregon
8. Westchester County — White Plains, New York
9. Hermosillo International Airport — Hermosillo, Mexico
10. Montgomery Regional — Montgomery, Alabama
11. Cherry Capital — Traverse City, Michigan
12. Corpus Christi International — Corpus Christi, Texas
13. Aspen Pitkin County Sardy Field — Aspen, Colorado
14. Bangor International — Bangor, Maine
15. South Bend International — South Bend, Indiana
16. Fort Wayne International — Fort Wayne, Indiana
17. Rick Husband Amarillo International — Amarillo, Texas
18. Juneau International — Juneau, Alaska
19. Billings Logan International — Billings, Montana
20. Tallahassee International — Tallahassee, Florida

So, what can weary travelers do to make their airport experience more comfortable? The blog offers these tips:

• Wear comfortable, broken-in shoes with good arch support.
• Opt for sneakers or well-cushioned walking shoes.
• Indulge in a foot massage or use a foot roller pre-travel.
• Stretch those feet and calves to prep for walking and standing.
• Take a load off and use moving walkways.
• Reduce swelling by elevating your feet while sitting.
• Keep active with simple foot exercises like ankle circles and toe raises.
• Bring your own comfy cushions and neck pillows.