What do you do while waiting on your connecting flight?
Oct 29, 2008, 11:42 pm
#18
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Then, like everybody else, I curse the general lack of restaurant selections in the airport.
Then I just wander up and down the terminal, hoping something interesting will happen. It never does.
Oct 30, 2008, 12:24 am
#20
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I have more connecting flights than most. Some of the things I spend my transfer time doing
relaxing in airline lounge
drinking
eating (depending on what is/isn't on offer during the flights, choice of sleeping, etc)
meeting friends (or FTer strangers)
drinking
reading
walking laps of the terminal
checking out artwork/exhibits/etc on display in the terminal
wander around the neighbourhood (not practical or safe at some airports)
taking a shower (makes me feel better and smell better)
drinking
catching up on email/phone messages
checking out FT
working
head into city/surrounds for longer transits
sleeping
people watching
thinking time
etc
I very rarely manage to get bored - there is always something to do.
relaxing in airline lounge
drinking
eating (depending on what is/isn't on offer during the flights, choice of sleeping, etc)
meeting friends (or FTer strangers)
drinking
reading
walking laps of the terminal
checking out artwork/exhibits/etc on display in the terminal
wander around the neighbourhood (not practical or safe at some airports)
taking a shower (makes me feel better and smell better)
drinking
catching up on email/phone messages
checking out FT
working
head into city/surrounds for longer transits
sleeping
people watching
thinking time
etc
I very rarely manage to get bored - there is always something to do.
Oct 30, 2008, 1:01 am
#21
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I believe Emirates A380s have showers onboard. Just plan for one of those every few days.
Oct 30, 2008, 9:19 am
#22
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Oct 30, 2008, 9:22 am
#23
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Usually grab a newspaper or book and go sit in a bar to grab a drink and chat with other travelers. If I'm tired I'll go sit in an airport lounge and try to stretch out and grab a nap.
Oct 30, 2008, 9:25 am
#24
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Read, sleep, planespot.
Oct 31, 2008, 1:30 am
#26
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If you have a long lay over at MSP, there is a train that goes directly to the Mall Of America. It's a pretty good place to kill a few hours (-:
If you have a long enough layover (and you're a golfer) several airports have courses almost right beside them.
Fly more & get a better seat
If you have a long enough layover (and you're a golfer) several airports have courses almost right beside them.
Fly more & get a better seat
Nov 1, 2008, 4:34 am
#28
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for me it all depends on how long the lay-over is; how long the incoming flight was, how long the next leg is and what the "jet-lag" factor is. In the worst case scenario, 8+ hours incoming with 12+ going and 4+ hours layover (or vice versa) - get a hot shower if at all possible - then try and rest/sleep in the lounge (if you have access) - if not, get a day-use airport hotel room.
If I'm not crossing the globe; i.e jet-lag is not a big factor - try shopping, reading, massages, eating, drinks, calling home, e-mail, internet browsing, people watching, airport gym, walking, TV, videos on my laptop, ... the list goes on.
If I'm not crossing the globe; i.e jet-lag is not a big factor - try shopping, reading, massages, eating, drinks, calling home, e-mail, internet browsing, people watching, airport gym, walking, TV, videos on my laptop, ... the list goes on.
Nov 1, 2008, 6:24 am
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It depends on the city for me. It can range from going airside and exploring (or meeting up with friends), or just making the transit interesting and collecting another passport stamp, through to sitting in the lounge drinking.
Generally I'm always behind on work, so you'll find me in the lounge practicing the art of balancing drink intake with work output!
It depends on the city for me. It can range from going airside and exploring (or meeting up with friends), or just making the transit interesting and collecting another passport stamp, through to sitting in the lounge drinking.
Generally I'm always behind on work, so you'll find me in the lounge practicing the art of balancing drink intake with work output!
Nov 2, 2008, 1:23 am
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At least in the transit area of the old airport at BKK there was a very visible massage parlor. Don't know what kind of services they offered, but I suppose it was just like any Thai massage parlor anywhere.