Glossary
Gateway city
Reviewed September 2026
The airport where a long-haul journey actually begins — the hub or coastal city with the nonstop. Contract volume concentrates at gateways (New York, Chicago, Miami, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston among them), which is why fares from interior cities are built as connections over them. Choosing the right gateway for your dates is a pricing decision, not just a convenience one.
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