La Guardia v JFK

Kosta · 08-28-2006, 03:00 AM

I'm flying New York to Detroit and back in late September. Can fly in and out of either LGA or JFK. Been to JFK before, but not LGA. Any thoughts please on which is the better (ease, efficiency, etc) of the two? I have always found JFK pretty good but wanted to ask the brains trust here... (I'll be flying in and out on Sundays if that helps)

Thanks.

cthomer5000 · 08-28-2006, 03:06 AM

Newark 4 Life

Logan · 08-28-2006, 08:28 AM

Seriously...go into Newark if it's feasible for where you're going after the airport.

RealDeal · 08-28-2006, 08:34 AM

LGA is much closer to Manhattan. This means much shorter drive and much cheaper taxi ride. Also, planes tend to take off on time more at LGA and it doesn't take planes as long to get to their runways. As far as the airports themselves, neither is a palace or anything, but both are fine.

JS19 · 08-28-2006, 09:27 AM

I agree with Newark if it's possible, otherwise I am more of a LGA fan than JFK.

MalcPow · 08-28-2006, 09:33 AM

I go JFK a lot for the JetBlue deals and such, but really all three (including Newark) have their respective headaches depending on where you're going. I'd let price/preferred airline be the deciding factor and just deal with whatever airport they're flying into.

WSUCougar · 08-28-2006, 10:19 AM

In my opinion, LaGuardia is one of the biggest scumpits in airport history.

gottimd · 08-28-2006, 10:47 AM

I always fly into LaGuardia, but echo the sentiments of it basically being the true to life "Mos Eisley". I would fly into JFK but I think it is generally closer for people who are picking us up to have us fly into LaGuardia.

Desnudo · 08-28-2006, 10:52 AM

Newark

gottimd · 08-28-2006, 11:03 AM

Newark, DE

Lathum · 08-28-2006, 11:12 AM

I have to agree with everyone who says newark if possible.

gottimd · 08-28-2006, 11:45 AM

If you are not going into NYC, and your destination is out on Long Island, you can always try Islip.

I am actually flying into La Guardia this Thursday night with my wife for a trip out to Montauk for the holidays. Its the most convenient for me because my in-laws pick us up there.

JonInMiddleGA · 08-28-2006, 11:52 AM

I guess I'm in the minority on this, but I've found Newark airport to be about the most abysmal traveling experience of my life. An absolute hellhole, and one that I'd try to avoid whenever financially reasonable.

Anthony · 08-28-2006, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

I guess I'm in the minority on this, but I've found Newark airport to be about the most abysmal traveling experience of my life. An absolute hellhole, and one that I'd try to avoid whenever financially reasonable.

NJ is a horrible state. i'm miffed my sister is going to move out there when he gets married next year.

gottimd · 08-28-2006, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Hell Atlantic

NJ is a horrible state. i'm miffed my sister is going to move out there when he gets married next year.

rkmsuf · 08-28-2006, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by gottimd

he's sexay

Kosta · 08-29-2006, 01:09 AM

Newark is not an option, but thanks for the replies. Seems like much of a muchness.

EagleFan · 08-29-2006, 01:14 AM

Either way you have to end up seeing New Yorkers so it's pretty much a no win situation for you.

08-28-2006, 10:19 AM	#7
WSUCougar Rider Of Rohan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Port Angeles, WA or Helm's Deep	In my opinion, LaGuardia is one of the biggest scumpits in airport history. __________________ It's not the years...it's the mileage.

08-28-2006, 10:47 AM	#8
gottimd Dearly Missed (9/25/77-12/23/08) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: DC Suburbs	I always fly into LaGuardia, but echo the sentiments of it basically being the true to life "Mos Eisley". I would fly into JFK but I think it is generally closer for people who are picking us up to have us fly into LaGuardia. __________________ NAFL New Orleans Saints GM/Co-Commish MP Career Record: 114-85 NAFL Super Bowl XI Champs In memory of Gavin Anthony: 7/22/08-7/26/08

08-28-2006, 11:03 AM	#10
gottimd Dearly Missed (9/25/77-12/23/08) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: DC Suburbs	Newark, DE __________________ NAFL New Orleans Saints GM/Co-Commish MP Career Record: 114-85 NAFL Super Bowl XI Champs In memory of Gavin Anthony: 7/22/08-7/26/08

08-28-2006, 11:45 AM	#12
gottimd Dearly Missed (9/25/77-12/23/08) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: DC Suburbs	If you are not going into NYC, and your destination is out on Long Island, you can always try Islip. I am actually flying into La Guardia this Thursday night with my wife for a trip out to Montauk for the holidays. Its the most convenient for me because my in-laws pick us up there. __________________ NAFL New Orleans Saints GM/Co-Commish MP Career Record: 114-85 NAFL Super Bowl XI Champs In memory of Gavin Anthony: 7/22/08-7/26/08 Last edited by gottimd : 08-28-2006 at 11:48 AM.

08-28-2006, 11:52 AM	#13
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	I guess I'm in the minority on this, but I've found Newark airport to be about the most abysmal traveling experience of my life. An absolute hellhole, and one that I'd try to avoid whenever financially reasonable. __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

08-28-2006, 08:28 AM	#3
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	Seriously...go into Newark if it's feasible for where you're going after the airport.

08-28-2006, 08:34 AM	#4
RealDeal High School Varsity Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: here	LGA is much closer to Manhattan. This means much shorter drive and much cheaper taxi ride. Also, planes tend to take off on time more at LGA and it doesn't take planes as long to get to their runways. As far as the airports themselves, neither is a palace or anything, but both are fine.

08-28-2006, 09:27 AM	#5
JS19 College Prospect Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NY	I agree with Newark if it's possible, otherwise I am more of a LGA fan than JFK.

08-28-2006, 09:33 AM	#6
MalcPow College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: San Diego	I go JFK a lot for the JetBlue deals and such, but really all three (including Newark) have their respective headaches depending on where you're going. I'd let price/preferred airline be the deciding factor and just deal with whatever airport they're flying into.

08-28-2006, 10:52 AM	#9
Desnudo Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Here and There	Newark

08-28-2006, 11:12 AM	#11
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	I have to agree with everyone who says newark if possible.

08-29-2006, 01:09 AM	#17
Kosta High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Australia	Newark is not an option, but thanks for the replies. Seems like much of a muchness. __________________ Proudly representing the entire Southern Hemisphere

08-29-2006, 01:14 AM	#18
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	Either way you have to end up seeing New Yorkers so it's pretty much a no win situation for you.

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