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BWI Airport Soars in Satisfaction , Convenience

B altimore / Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport regularly gets top marks in passenger satisfaction surveys for easy access , a variety of dining and shopping choices , and recreational opportunities . Despite becoming busier every year , with more flights and more airlines , BWI maintains its customer-first attitude .

Located just nine miles south of Baltimore — and 32 miles from Washington — BWI typically offers travelers more than 600 flights daily to and from cities across the U . S ., as well as Toronto , Reykjavik and Punta Cana , among its 13 international destinations . BWI recently welcomed welcomed Sun Country Airlines as a new carrier . Sun Country offers non-stop service to Minneapolis-St . Paul International Airport .
“ 10th Best Airport in the Country ”
– Condé Nast Traveler , 2018 Readers ’ Choice Awards
Once in the area , travelers have easy access to both Baltimore and Washington with Amtrak and MARC commuter trains . Convenient and frequent shuttle buses take rail travelers to and from their airport gates . Baltimore ’ s Light Rail also serves BWI with routes into the city and beyond .
More than 27 million passengers used the airport in 2019 . Southwest is by far the biggest and most active carrier , but United , Delta , Spirit and American airlines have a significant presence at BWI as well . Getting here is easier than you might think .
WORK OUT , RELAX & PLAY AT BWI
For passengers with time on their hands , BWI offers a variety of experiences and activities :
• Catch a quiet moment in the MEDITATION room .
• Fit in a WORKOUT at ROAM Fitness .
• Rent a BIKE and ride the 12.5-mile trail on the airport ’ s perimeter .
• Follow the CARDIO trail inside the airport for a 20-minute exercise break .
• Head to the OBSERVATION GALLERY to watch the planes coming and going , and learn more about aviation .
• Sample the flavors of the Chesapeake — among the airport ’ s 50 eateries are several that serve authentic MARYLAND SEAFOOD , including , of course , crab cakes , and locally brewed beer .
• Entertain the youngsters at one of BWI ’ s PLAY AREAS .
With all this to do , you may never want to leave the airport . But remember , much more awaits you in Baltimore .
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