Travelers rate Green Airport 3rd best in US

Posted 11/27/15

The 28th Annual Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice survey has recognized T.F. Green Airport (PVD) as the third best in the United States, citing its convenience and location as the Gateway to …

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Travelers rate Green Airport 3rd best in US

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The 28th Annual Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice survey has recognized T.F. Green Airport (PVD) as the third best in the United States, citing its convenience and location as the Gateway to Southern New England. Green follows number one and two ranked Indianapolis and Portland, Oregon and is the top rated airport in New England. Green moved up the list from last year’s poll when it was ranked seventh best in the country.

The annual Readers’ Choice poll results, which are included in Conde Nast Traveler’s November issue, rate hotels, airlines, airports and tourist destinations around the world.  PVD, at #3, was followed by the Tampa, Palm Beach, Austin, Portland, Maine, Salt Lake City, Nashville and Long Beach on the top 10 list.

While travelers highly rate the airport, from the traffic numbers it would appear it has yet to be rediscovered. Passenger traffic for this October was 314,081, up 29 passengers from October 2014. Year-to-date traffic at Green through October was 2,979,154, down about one percent from 3,004,749 in 2014.

In a statement, Kelly Fredericks, Rhode Island Airport Corporation (RIAC) president and CEO, said, “We could not be more pleased and proud that Green is again rated as one of the best in the U.S. and the best in New England.  This acknowledgement reaffirms that people truly enjoy using our airport for the exceptional customer service and pleasant travel experience.”

Jon Savage, chair of the RIAC Board, called the rating “a tremendous recognition of our airport.”

“As our domestic and international air service options increase, we hope more travelers will come to enjoy the “Green” experience and discover just how convenient our airport can be from parking, bus or commuter rail to the gate. Job well done!” he said in a statement.

In a statement, Mayor Scott Avedisian said, “We are happy that people from all over the world are using Green Airport and finding it to be one of the best in the U.S.”

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  • Justanidiot

    Conde Nast readers don't get out much do they?

    Saturday, November 28, 2015 Report this

  • patientman

    Great airport if you're flying to a hub. Great airport to get in and out of. Not enough direct flights. Overall a very good experience. I seldom find flying out of Boston to be the better option. I fly a lot more than the average Rhode Islander. The airport management and workers should be applauded.

    Saturday, November 28, 2015 Report this