Long layovers can be one of the least desirable aspects of air travel. It takes so much longer, for one, than the coveted direct flight. But maybe that’s not such a bad thing. Writing for Business Insider, Taylor Rains tells us about the many travelers who are intentionally booking flights with long connections so they can explore the layover city. And some airlines even offer free hotels and food. Here’s how to book a “stopover.” https://flip.it/VfzbwQ #Culture#Travel#Flying#Traveling#Airports
This sounds like a terrible idea, just designed to pay less staff. I hate the theater of screenings, but I trust a person to look at me and pass me along more than code.
Tech can't make self-checkout work consistently without choking, now imaging that with 100s of people in a line for something actually important.
The upgrade will eliminate the need for scanning of the boarding passes at the e-gates and thus, reduce the processing time for arriving passengers, says Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco. #tourism#travel#promotions#airports
Good news: a clear majority in Dutch parliament votednot to open yet another big airport in Lelystad, despite €200 million already spent to make it look like a done deal.
The plan would have caused further damage to climate, nature, and public health. https://nos.nl/l/2506867 #ClimateChange#aviation#Airports