Airport shows how layovers can be fun
Everyone dreads airport layovers. But officials at Changi Airport, which since it was built in 1981 has received more awards than any other, has an “antidote to create a fun layover experience, a traveler’s paradise,” say airport officials.
“Sure, there’s always the iPhones, iPads and smartphones that may keep you entertained for a while, but only just a while before your vision starts blurring,” says a press release from the Singapore-based airport.
For visitors stuck for only two to three hours, activities include out emails over free internet services, whizzing down the tallest airport slide in the world or a free foot massage.
For those with more time, say three to four hours, there’s shower rooms, playing free games such as Xbox 360 and Play Station, and gourmet dining at a wide range of restaurants.
For those with up to five hours, there’s a chance to see a free movie, or explore Changi’s themed gardens.
But here’s the really tough part: the layover is more than five hours. In that case, passengers can join a free Singapore tour with a two-hour glimpse of the sights and sounds of the city or even catch a nap at one of the quiet rest areas in the airport.
By David Wilkening
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