Boston’s Logan International Airport has established itself as a major hub for aviation in the region. It is in fact the biggest transportation center in New England and produces $7 billion in economic revenues annually. The complex has been described as a ‘city within a city’ located on a land expanse of 1,700 acres. It features its own police department, fire department, a power plant, extensively landscaped terminals and roadways and even a non-denominational chapel.
Logan has over the years acquired a reputation as a secure and safe transportation hub for the many millions of passengers who pass through the airport yearly, as well as the 12,000-strong staff who work at the location. The facility has been noted for its use of the latest technology to make the compound and its operations as safe and convenient as possible, along with a focus on environment friendliness.
Logan contains four terminals for passengers, with each using its own baggage claim, ticketing and ground transportation functions. The central parking garage is connected to the terminals via a walkway. In total there are no less than 94 gates catering to passengers arriving and departing from a total of over 40 airlines flying nonstop to over 100 international and domestic destinations.
The airlines which operate from Logan include American Airlines, AirTran Airways, JetBlue Airways, US Airways, Delta Air Lines and many others. Many significant European airlines also function from the airport; the destinations accessible from the airport include cities in Canada, Africa, Mexico and the Caribbean.
Logan Airport offers many facilities for travelers, including acclaimed restaurants and cafes, many of which project a characteristic local touch. Many popular retailers are present at the airport, along with one of a kind specialty shops and many duty-free stores. Passengers will also be delighted with the spas, art exhibits and play areas for children found at the premises. There are also numerous newsstands at each terminal vending souvenirs and assorted other products. There is no doubt that Logan is a very customer-focused airport.
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