217202 1575 Travel General Travel Air Travel true Fri, 11 Jan 2008 12:35:21 -0800 DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, travel, air, flight, airport, stuck, survive, surviving, layover, lay, over, lay-over, enjoy, enjoying, handle, handling, deal, dealing How To Survive an Airport Layover http://www.howcast.com/videos/217202-How-To-Survive-an-Airport-Layover http://www.howcast.com/videos/217202-How-To-Survive-an-Airport-Layover/edit approved 3 BScott http://img.howcast.com/images/icons/howto-xxlarge.png 549 82193 12926 0 Step Shop around Shop around. Check out an airport map to see what stores are accessible without having to exit security. Plan ahead and get some holiday or birthday shopping done now. Or browse the bookstore for a paperback page-turner that will make time fly.

]]> 82194 12927 0 Tip If you’re flying internationally, check out the duty-free shops. You could save some big bucks on the taxes.

]]> 82195 12928 0 Step Check out lounges Investigate airline lounges. You used to have to pay big dues to belong to these clubs, but many now allow you to pay per visit. The peace and quiet—and amenities like comfy lounge chairs and cameras that monitor the length of security lines—are worth it.

]]> 82196 12929 0 Step Settle in Find a comfortable area and settle in with some music and a good book or magazine—or watch a movie or play a game on your laptop. Prop yourself up with a pillow, if you have one.

]]> 82197 12930 0 Step Pamper yourself Pamper yourself! Many airports, like Miami International, offer a barbershop or beauty salon, so treat yourself to a mani-pedi or a blowout. Or get a mini-massage from the kiosks that have popped up in most airports.

]]> 82198 12931 0 Step Catch up Catch up on your correspondence by sending emails to all those friends and loved ones you’ve been meaning to write to. Or catch up on a little office work. Most airports now offer internet cafes, and some offer free wi-fi service.

]]> 82199 12932 0 Tip Nearly all airports have charging stations where you can plug your laptop or cell phone in—some have even added special iPod docks.

]]> 82200 12933 0 Step Rock yourself relaxed Snag one of the rocking chairs that airports like Boston’s Logan International and Dallas-Fort Worth International have installed and spend some time people watching.

]]> 82201 12934 0 Step Socialize Head to a bar near your gate, or look for one of the many wine bars that are gaining popularity in airports; you may just come away with a date, a business connection, or a new friend. At least you’ll meet others with whom to pass the time.

]]> 82202 12935 0 Tip Ten percent of travelers responding to a survey said they have either dated someone they met at an airport or know someone who has.

]]> 82203 12936 0 Step Visit the doc Go to the doctor. Surprised? Many major airports—like JFK, O’Hare, and LAX—have public health facilities on the premises. Why not use your spare time to finally get that flu shot or eye exam you keep putting off?

]]> 82204 12937 0 Step Sightsee If you’re in for a long layover, consider doing a bit of sightseeing in the nearest town or city. Many airports have tour kiosks for just this purpose.

]]> 82205 12938 0 Fact Philadelphia International Airport has been rated the worst airport in terms of delays—with an average of 32% of flights delayed, and an average delay of 1 hour, according to one survey.

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