When flying internationally, there are going to be a lot of connecting flights. Connecting flights give the opportunity for the passenger to be able to save a little bit of money over the preferred and more convenient non-stop flights. It is important to make your connection because this keeps you on track with your itinerary. A breach in the smooth operation can result in arriving anywhere from hours to days late because the connecting flight will not wait.
One of the highest rated airports for connections is Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). They have boasted the very best connection times in the world. They are also the preferred airport for many passengers. Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) is also highly rated in terms of connection times because of the ease of use of their facilities. The check in times is very low and the time that it takes to get through customs is phenomenal.