4 IDEAL WAYS TO KILL TIME AT THE AIRPORT

There are usually three types of travellers at the airport: those who rock up late and rush their way through departures from the get go, those who insist on being there 3 hours early and wonder why the gate isn’t open, and those who are on a layover, waiting for a connecting flight.

If you fall into the latter two categories, then you’re probably wondering what you can do with your time until the gate opens. Worry not we have you covered with these 4 IDEAL ways to kill time at the airport. In fact, these suggestions may want you to arrive early and actually spend extra time at the airport on purpose!

PEOPLE WATCH

Invariably, many of us turn to people watching to pass the time and there’s no better place to do this than the airport. Indeed, thousands of people pass through airports every day. According to the latest Civil Aviation Authority figures, almost 76 million passengers passed through Heathrow’s terminals in last year (2017) and a whopping 43.7 million passengers made their way through Gatwick. So play a game with yourself and try to pick up on other people’s idiosyncrasies and use your powers of observation to guess at another person’s story.

Read: 8 hacks for a stress free experience at Heathrow

GO SHOPPING

Nowadays, many aiports are just like shopping malls, only the fancy kind with designer items galore. While most of us will have to settle for window shopping, if you can afford it why not go all out and experience personal shopping at Heathrow airport.  Your bespoke shopper will whisk you through fast-lane security to a private lounge where you’ll sip champagne whilst trying on a selection of elegant outfits and accessories.

HAVE A FEAST

With dedicated cooks and celebrity chefs revamping airline menus with the aim of offering edible, gourmet fare it’s fair to say airline food has come a long way in recent years. However, let’s face, the majority of time airbourne dining still sucks. So if you can’t face the thought of tucking into a tray of rubbery chicken swimming in a salty goo that’s trying to pass itself off as gravy, then pass the time by treating yourself to a good meal before you board the plane. This way subjecting yourself to awful plane food will be a choice, rather than necessity.

Read: 5 IDEAL tips on how to deal with common problems at the airport

TREAT YOURSELF

If travelling makes you stressed then there’s no better way to relax than hitting the airport’s spa. Moreover, if you’re on a long haul, to have your body loose and mind laid-back before you tackle 12 hours of confinement will definitely make your flight more enjoyable. So whether you’re soaking up beauty treatments at Manchester airport or having a luxury massage in DXB in Dubai, have a zen session before you fly. After all, pampering yourself is by far the most relaxing way to pass your time at the airport.

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