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North Texas airport called out as 'most stressful' in America for travelers

Headline from FOX 4 Dallas

Flight delays, cancellations and even the drive to terminals can add layers of frustration to already challenging travel experiences. A new analysis looked at some of the busiest airports across the U.S. to determine where travelers may encounter the most stress.

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Reports & sources

6 articles, oldest first.

  1. Money Talks News

    This Texas Airport Is Ranked the Most Stressful in the Country (opens Money Talks News)

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    Money Talks News's feed description

    Dallas-Fort Worth and Chicago O'Hare topped a 55-airport study, while Salt Lake City ranked as the least stressful place to begin a trip.

  2. Money Talks News

    Here’s Where Pittsburgh Airport Ranks Among the Most Stressful U.S. Airports (opens Money Talks News)

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    Money Talks News's feed description

    A study of 55 major airports used flight disruption data and driving times; Pittsburgh landed at No. 16, while Dallas-Fort Worth topped the stress list.

  3. Fox News

    Popular US airport called out as 'most stressful' in America for travelers (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport tops a new ranking of the "most stressful" U.S. airports, according to an analysis, with nearly 28% of all flights delayed in 2025.

  4. New York Post

    Major US airport ridiculed as ‘most stressful’ for travelers: report (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Analysis of 55 airports found delays at one have climbed 33.67% since 2021.

  5. FOX 4 Dallas

    North Texas airport called out as 'most stressful' in America for travelers (opens FOX 4 Dallas)

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    FOX 4 Dallas's feed description

    Flight delays, cancellations and even the drive to terminals can add layers of frustration to already challenging travel experiences. A new analysis looked at some of the busiest airports across the U.S. to determine where travelers may encounter the most stress.

  6. Quartz

    10 most stressful U.S. airports, ranked by delays and cancellations (opens Quartz)

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    Quartz's feed description

    A new ranking scores busy U.S. airports on delays, cancellations and distance from downtown to find the most stressful ones