The worse part about going on a vacation and making trips abroad and to other countries is the usual long flight stopovers at the airports.
This is most especially irritating if the stopover was unplanned and unforeseen circumstances caused the flight delay that may extend to up to five hours.
If you want to make the most out of the traveling experience, however, this delay is usually part of everything.
Sometimes, people make preparations for this, but no matter how much you prepare, making the most of the time there is in waiting proves to be a daunting experience.
It is unpleasant and it is a waste of your time.
In order to lessen the boredom or irritation that is already brewing inside you, the following are some suggestions that you can do during long flight stopovers.
The Airport Lounge Airport lounges are not exclusive to only those belonging to the first class or business class passengers.
Because of the long stopovers the usually occur, many airports now allow the passengers to use their facilities including food and beverages, subject to a minimal fee.
The facilities most of the time include internet, shower, restrooms, and entertainment facilities.
Using these facilities will prove to be cheaper in the end instead of dining in the restaurants or food area which are usually expensive.
Imagine spending time for five hours of a flight stopover in these places.
Sightseeing An unplanned lengthy flight stopover within a city that has lots of tourist attractions, which were however not in your original itinerary, might be one of the advantages of the unexpected delay.
Because of the time, you have enough on your hands to tour the city and enjoy a bit of its culture and history.
I might get boring to just stay put in the airport doing nothing, besides, once you board your flight, you'll be sitting down for hours and hours more.
Catch Up on Email Most airport lounges will have internet facilities.
During long stopovers, why not take the opportunity to connect with friends and family.
Catch up with your business, surf the internet, find our more of what you can of your destination.
Shopping Having lengthy flight stopovers gives you lots of excuses to walk around.
Most airports nowadays are shopping malls in themselves.
With these stopovers, you can go pick out something maybe random to bring home as a souvenir, or perhaps something you will be needing for your destination, or maybe even something that's cheaper than those at home.
Massage or Pampering Long flight stopovers also give you the chance to relax especially in cases where you've been running to each connecting flights of your trip.
Massage and spas are increasing in number and you see them everywhere.
It will not be a surprise that you will see them in airports.
These massage stands offer a vast variety of massages to choose from and you have the option to just choose whether you only want a neck, back, or foot massage.
This is the perfect indulgence toward the upcoming hours that will be spent in uncomfortable airplane seats.
Airport stopovers are really frustrating.
So its up to you make your wait the best of what you can.