Everyone says that airports suck because they are boring or even frustrating. I disagree, airports are a great place to hangout and wait for your flight. There’s so much do see and even do. You can plane-spot. You can people-watch and see how people act and interact with each other from all over the world. There is different parts of the airport to explore. Lastly, there are usually plenty of bars and restaurants where it’s even socially acceptable to a drink or two at 6 AM.
Airports are great!
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I’ve written some of my favorite pieces in airports – I think they have a lot of stimulating energy
Airports are literally just malls with plane parking spaces.
If you have access to one of those VIP rooms some of those are epic. Totally free food and drinks in one i visited in Brazil with super comfy seating.
Back when you could smoke in the bars, I’d agree. Now flying is as unpleasant as possible with TSA incompetents and entitled derps. Dystopian even.
This just screams I live in America and have no good third spaces
It’s not that bad for a period of time. Unfortunately, I’ve stayed overnight at airports multiple times. Most stuff closes. It’s not fun.
I mostly agree with this, as I’m someone who loves a good people watching. The thing about airports that give my soul an aneurysm are people who walk really slow and/or just straight stop walking to look around in a super busy area.
I kind of like the energy in airports. I’m an anxious traveler and once I’m through security I always get more relaxed. I like just walking around and people-watching. I wish the beer was cheaper though.
Yea sure if u wanna go broke!!
I love the airport. I get there at 5AM, have the worst pint of my life, eat an overpriced Burker King which is underwhelming, buy another beer which I need to down because the gate closes shortly and then I get to sneakily vape in the bathroom with others before we’re last to board.
A great experience!
I have an 8 hour layover coming up at JFK… I wish I shared your love of airports because i am absolutely dreading it. Just praying that my Playstation Portal will work on their wifi so I can at least get some gaming in while I sit and wait.
“Airports are a great place to wait for your flight” absolutely mind-blowing
Some of them are. Changi is one of the most comfortable airports in the world and mind blowingly beautiful. Bali’s airport is a service point only.
I travel a lot for work which involves a lot of lonely and boring nights in a hotel room. Whenever I am in a major city I tend to stay at a hotel near the airport. Hotel bars near major airports are much more lively. Way more people on vacation having fun, airline employees on leave, armed forces on their way somewhere, etc. It’s a lot easier to have a few drinks and have a good time with people when near the airport 👍
You must live in Asia lol. Airports in America are depressing imo
I kinda love airports
Addendum: airports are great if you’re above 21
I am a fan of airports also. I’ve had some of my favorite conversations with random strangers in airports. You don’t get the same thing in your local TGI fridays.
Totally agree with you, especially where I live as our airport was listed as the best in North America. Great place for a bit of star-watching too. Good ole Hollywood North 🙂
I love airports!