The airport can be a depressing, frustrating, even infuriating place. I was staring blankly at the plastic-wrapped apples at JFK, bored out of my gourd, when I decided to try and get some perspective, so I tweeted a question about what people like about the airport. I didn’t hear anything for hours, then I got a few chirps about people-watching.
I knew that some people must like the airport, or at least have found things to like about it so as not to go through every queue in anguish. I found that group of folks on the Gadling Facebook page. Here are Ten things Gadling readers love about airports (we’re at 43 comments and counting):
- “The fact that it means you’re going somewhere.” — Carrie
- “The excitement of where people are going and the destinations/locations!” — Shane
- “When I arrive after a long, amazing trip and my partner is there to greet me with a hug and a kiss.” — Lisa
- “Good public art.” — Catherine
- “First class lounges” — Frank
- “The sense of being in-between” — Jay
- “The shops & grocery store in Frankfurt airport.” — Jessica
- “The exit door” — Wendy
- “The opportunity to be a blessing to some who are not having a blessed day there, particularly our soldiers.” — Dean
- “The fact that i could go anywhere! and the duty free naturally :p” — Maia
So, maybe have a re-read over that list before your next journey. To see more and to participate in the conversation on Gadling’s Facebook page, click here.
[Photo by Uggboy via Flickr.]