The Lowdown: Germany's Crappiest Airports, A Surprising Revelation
By Niels Kruse
Worst-Performing Airports in Germany: An Unveiling of the Least Efficient Aviation Hubs in Germany - Worst-Performing Airports in Germany Ranked
Opinions bout 'em, huh? Take a gander at ol' Google and you'll find Berlin Brandenburg Airport stubbornly lingering at a lackluster 3.2 out of 5 stars. But hold your horses, partner! This so-called capital airport has seen better days - a subtle uptick in passenger satisfaction propelled it to claim the prestigious title of "World's Most Improved Airport" in this year's World Airport Awards.**
Now, mind ya, this incremental boost (just a smidge more than a measly 0.1 stars on ol' Google) doesn't exactly set the world alight, but it was enough to secure the win.
Google Reviews-Based Rankings Unveiled
What's this magical mystery list you ask? Well, it's the brilliant brainchild of the guru-like AirHelp, a company that's concocted a tantalizing delve into the most and least beloved airports nestled within the heart of Deutschland. These findings are based on a grand total of 300,000 Google reviews, with the gargantuan Frankfurt/Main (debuting at 6th place) racking up a hefty 72,000 shout-outs, while quieter contenders like Rostock-Laage (2nd place) garnered a mere 543 mentions.
So, what's the secret sauce to ending up atop this leaders' board? Tiny, low-key airports like Lübeck-Blankensee (1st place), Kassel-Calden (2nd place), and Paderborn/Lippstadt (3rd place) reign supreme. The reason? Their streamlined operations and infrastructure make managing flights for a manageable number of passengers that much easier.
The Unwanted Top 10 Club
And now, for the airport rankings you didn't ask for, but you've somehow found yourselves stuck in...
| Airport | Google | Germany | Ranking ||--------------|-------------|---------------|-------------|
(Scroll down for a sweaty, salacious gallery of the bottom feeders)
More Juicy Highlights from the Gallery
A taste of the dirty dozen, if you will.
| Airport | Google | Germany | Ranking ||--------------|-------------|---------------|-------------|
A Few Notable Worthies
- Frankfurt-Hahn: The airport bogged down with the most deplorable Google ratings in Germany.
- Berlin-Brandenburg Airport: Not exactly setting the world on fire with its 3.2 out of 5 rating, but it's seen some improvement and scored the 'World's Most Improved Airport' crown[4]
- Smaller airports: Lübeck-Blankensee, Kassel-Calden, and Paderborn/Lippstadt typically receive higherGoogle ratings due to their more manageable number of passengers.
Community members may find it intriguing that vocational training opportunities could be incorporated into travel itineraries, such as visiting a local craftsman's workshop in one of Germany's top-ranked rural airports like Lübeck-Blankensee, Kassel-Calden, or Paderbrand/Lippstadt, to learn about traditional German vocational training methods that contribute to their efficient operations. After a day of vocational training, travelers can relax and enjoy the local lifestyle these communities offer.
On the contrary, one might think that adopting a more streamlined policy to improve customer satisfaction could help airports like Frankfurt-Hahn and Berlin Brandenburg Airport, currently bottom-ranked airports in Germany, move up in Google ratings and potentially even potentially win prestigious awards for their improvements.
