As free Wi-Fi and charging outlets settle in as a standard
for airports worldwide, new amenities are cropping up at airports to make
traveling easier, healthier and more productive.
Yoga Room: San
Francisco International and Dallas-Fort Worth Airport have both recently
installed yoga studios, equipped with matts, privacy screen, and quiet space
reserved for contemplation and reflection.
Free landlines: Ad-supported
landlines now offer free calls domestically, and free ten-minute calls
internationally. Specifically when travelling abroad, this can be a great
resource for vacationers or infrequent travelers that do not have international
phone plans.
Healthy meals and
snacks: From sushi bars to Food Network Kitchen, it has become common for
airports to offer a healthy alternative to fast food joints. O’Hare
International Airport in Chicago has even introduced a Farmer’s Market Kiosk
with fresh fruits and vegetables available to grab and go.
TSA PreCheck: This
voluntary screening and registration process allows frequent flyers to
prequalify for expedited screening, which modifies requirements such as removal
of shoes and certain carry-on items. This alleviates lines for all involved,
which qualifies as a definite improvement.
Read more on other airport improvements this year here.
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