"There are generally two types of travelers: those who show up as early as their boarding pass will allow, and those who are running down the tarmac yelling, "Wait!" Regardless of travel habits and airport etiquette, everyone ends up filling time during flight delays or layovers, and for drinkers, that usually leads them to the bar. On standard ground, bars need to do a lot to set themselves apart, but in the airport, competition is almost nonexistent."
"I checked with fellow travelers and read through dozens of firsthand accounts to determine the best places to catch a buzz pre- (or post-) flight. It's about the destination, but let's lean into the journey a bit, too. If you can't touchdown in the city, sometimes the airport can still give you a little taste without even leaving the terminal. Before you settle into your seat on the plane"
Travelers generally fall into early-arrival or last-minute categories. Flight delays and layovers commonly drive many passengers to airport bars. Airport bars face little local competition, so travelers often pick the bar closest to their gate regardless of price or atmosphere. Some U.S. airports provide numerous bar options that make extended waits more pleasant and can recreate local flavor without leaving the terminal. Boston Logan serves up to 43 million passengers annually and features an especially high bar density — about 10 bars per square mile, roughly 116% more than average. The Boston Bruins Bar conveys a distinctly local experience.
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