{"id":27839,"date":"2013-09-26T12:40:15","date_gmt":"2013-09-26T11:40:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/?p=27839"},"modified":"2021-06-08T17:31:14","modified_gmt":"2021-06-08T16:31:14","slug":"how-to-kill-time-at-the-airport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/experts-advice\/how-to-kill-time-at-the-airport.htm","title":{"rendered":"How to Kill Time at the Airport"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a043008c27cb\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a043008c27cb\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/experts-advice\/how-to-kill-time-at-the-airport.htm\/#think_smart_and_pack_accordingly\" >Think smart and pack accordingly!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/experts-advice\/how-to-kill-time-at-the-airport.htm\/#take_a_walk\" >Take a walk<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/experts-advice\/how-to-kill-time-at-the-airport.htm\/#shopping_and_food_courts\" >Shopping and food courts!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/experts-advice\/how-to-kill-time-at-the-airport.htm\/#tip_act_smart\" >Tip: Act smart<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/experts-advice\/how-to-kill-time-at-the-airport.htm\/#get_seated_at_the_airports_bars\" >Get seated at the airport&#8217;s bars<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/experts-advice\/how-to-kill-time-at-the-airport.htm\/#relax_and_just_let_the_experts_take_care_of_you\" >Relax and just let the experts take care of you<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27840\" title=\"Waiting at Airport\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Waiting-at-Airport.jpg\" alt=\"Female passenger at the airport, using her tablet while waiting for her flight \" width=\"650\" height=\"390\"><\/p>\n<p>A frequent traveler will know just what to do but if you\u2019re traveling for the first time, long waits at the airport can get to you and will further add to your stressed out body. So what to do once you\u2019ve checked in your luggage and have gotten hold of your boarding pass? While you may find people sleeping frequently in the waiting lounge areas, there are other ways too in which you can either kill time at the airport or make your time here more productive.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"think_smart_and_pack_accordingly\"><\/span>Think smart and pack accordingly!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Your hand-carry should not just include things that were left and you wouldn\u2019t cram it in your checked-in luggage but things that might be of any use to you in-flight or at the airport. Yes, make sure you pack any such thing that will keep you entertained at the airport just in case you&#8217;re checked-in early. It can be anything. A good book perhaps? Your tablet, iPod, and of course a fully charged Smartphone! Don\u2019t forget to carry with you a charger just in case your battery runs out while you\u2019re trying to beat the scores at your favorite Smartphone game.<\/p>\n<p>Carrying a toothbrush, face wipes, and toothpaste is also a good add-on to your hand-carry. Nothing beats a nice refreshing face wash especially when you&#8217;re feeling exhausted with the entire wait between your boarding.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"take_a_walk\"><\/span>Take a walk<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Sitting in one place with your entertainment gadgets can also get a little strenuous for your body. A good way to combat this is by taking a walk down the airport&#8217;s big lounges.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"shopping_and_food_courts\"><\/span>Shopping and food courts!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Aren&#8217;t these a lifesaver? Almost all big airports offer luxurious shopping areas where you can have a great time indulging in some great shopping. You don\u2019t have to be a shopaholic to indulge in some duty-free shopping, but airports are known to carry some great bands and the perfect gift shops that you wouldn\u2019t be able to keep your hands off from. And if all this shopping gets you hungry, then head to the airport&#8217;s food courts!<\/p>\n<p>Airport food courts are usually heaven for all the food-lovers offering you practically all the major food brands. But you need to think smart in making your eating choices. Remember to avoid all foods that may cause acidity since you wouldn\u2019t want an upset stomach especially during your flights!<\/p>\n<p>And if travelling is likely to take a toll on you then heading to a good coffee shop just might be the best decision you have ever made.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"tip_act_smart\"><\/span>Tip: Act smart<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you suffer from a certain type of food allergy or if you&#8217;re tight on your budget, it may be a better idea to carry your food with you. This can be a home-made sandwich or a salad. Just about anything that will not create a mess at the airport.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"get_seated_at_the_airports_bars\"><\/span>Get seated at the airport&#8217;s bars<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Airport bars are not only there to relax you for your upcoming journey but also are a great place to meet people. But make sure you drink responsibly.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"relax_and_just_let_the_experts_take_care_of_you\"><\/span>Relax and just let the experts take care of you<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Most big airports offer special massage parlors, manicures and pedicures at the airport spas. This can especially be a refreshing treat if you have connecting flights. So treat yourself and rejuvenate your senses by heading to these airport spas but be prepared to spend a few bucks more than you may have anticipated since everything at the airports can get a little pricy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A frequent traveler will know just what to do but if you\u2019re traveling for the first time, long waits at the airport can get to you and will further add to<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":42,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[410,2625,4774],"hashtags":[],"class_list":["post-27839","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-experts-advice","tag-airports","tag-travel-tips","tag-waiting-at-airport"],"aioseo_notices":[],"fimg_url":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27839","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/42"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=27839"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27839\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":47547,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27839\/revisions\/47547"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=27839"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=27839"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=27839"},{"taxonomy":"hashtags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/hashtags?post=27839"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}