Sky-high stress: California airport among nations most stressful for travelers

If you’ve ever found yourself trapped in the horseshoe-shaped purgatory known as LAX, you didn’t need a study to tell you it’s a nightmare—but now it’s official.Los Angeles International airport has been crowned one of the most stressful airports in the US, according to a new ranking by Mozio, an airport transfer provider.While it didn’t take the top spot (that dubious honor went to Chicago O’Hare), LAX still landed among the worst offenders.Between the soul crushing traffic on World Way and the endless construction projects, the site secured its spot as the number eight most stressful transit hub.The study, which analyzed factors such as passenger volume, flight delays, parking costs and how far it is from the city center, confirms what Angelenos have feared for years: the airport is a stress factory.It’s not all bad news, though.Mozio data revealed that LAX actually had the highest punctuality rate, with a reported 82% on-time departure rate–crushing all the other airports that were analyzed.

For some travelers, the misery begins long before they reach the gate.If you want to keep your car at LAX while you’re OOO, be prepared to pay for it.

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Never miss a story The study claims it takes just 26 minutes to get from the airport to LA City Hall.In reality, the alleged 26-minute commute is only without the regular major traffic snaking through the city.“It only sucks more than any other airport if you’re not staying/living more than 15-20 minutes away,” one redditor wrote.

“The traffic surrounding lax sucks.”LAX has long struggled with congestion, with traffic around the central terminal a persistent issue.As one of the busiest airports in the world–wi...