Texas Airports Rank High on Sleep-Friendliness

Texas airports are a dream for sleepy travelers, according to a CPAP blog. The blog ranked North American airports based on comfort factors like accessibility to massage chairs and lounges.

Texas airports dominated the list:

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

But not all airports are created equal. Some Texas airports were among the worst for sleep:

The 20 Worst Airports for Sleep 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, Montana
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, TX
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, TX
18. Juneau International — Juneau, Alaska
19. Billings Logan International — Billings, Montana
20. Tallahassee International — Tallahassee, Florida

Tips for Comfortable Airport Travel:

• Wear comfortable, broken-in shoes with good arch support.
• Get a foot massage or use a foot roller pre-trip.
• Stretch calves and feet to prep for walking.
• Use moving walkways to reduce walking.
• Elevate your feet while sitting.
• Do simple foot exercises like ankle circles.
• Bring a neck or lumbar pillow for extra support.