Stuck in the airport? Get some shopping done!

The Wall Street Journal article U.S. Airport Shops Go High-End says that thanks to the recent improvements made to America’s airports, the era of having “world’s lousiest airport retailing” is over, and there are luxury goods aplenty available while waiting for your flight.

Here is the Wall Street Journal’s list of the Top 10 airports to shop in, along with specific shops available.

New York (John F. Kennedy International)
Hugo Boss, DKNY, Hermès, Ferragamo, Cartier
COMMENT: Check out the new Zegna store in Terminal 4.

Pittsburgh International
Victoria’s Secret, Johnston&Murphy, Brooks Brothers
COMMENT: The pioneer among U.S. airmalls; average spending per passenger is among highest in the nation.

San Francisco International
Coach, Body Shop, Sephora, Esprit
COMMENT: Only U.S. airport where you can find Gucci handbags.

Las Vegas (McCarran International)
Crabtree & Evelyn, Fossil, Swarovski
COMMENT: Take a deep breath at the oxygen bar.

London (Heathrow)
Chanel, Gucci, Escada, Hermès
COMMENT: Try on Brit-style at local labels LK Bennett, Burberry and Pringle of Scotland.

Frankfurt International
Bulgari, Hermès, H. Stern,Mont Blanc, Rene Kern
COMMENT: Infamous: Beate Uhse sex shop. Insider tip: Burresi boutique with top trendy designer brands.

Hong Kong International
Prada, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Dior, Fendi
COMMENT: Most exotic for spoilt jet-setters; also features large boutique of local luxury label Shanghai Tang.

I’m behind on my Christmas shopping, and have a layover in San Francisco this week. So it looks like Coach, Body Shop, Sephora, and Esprit will see some action from me…