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Things To Do When Waiting To Board A Plane
When waiting to board a plane, there’s not a huge amount to do because you don’t have the luxury of being able to nip outside or go anywhere when you’ve gone through security. So with that in mind, here are some things to keep you occupied when waiting to board a plane.
Play Brain-Stimulating Games
Games that challenge your brain and keep your mind active are going to be helpful to have before you step onto a plane and have to stare aimlessly towards the seat in front of you. Especially when it comes to long-haul journeys, you want to make sure you’ve kept your mind active beforehand. So play some words with friends or try out some word puzzles like crosswords, for example, in a newspaper or magazine. These will help keep your brain feeling energized while also expanding your brain’s knowledge, which is beneficial for having more of in life.
Go For A Walk
Although you can’t go outside to get some fresh air in most airports, you can still go for a walk. Some airports are huge, and you can often get lost in them if you’re not careful. However, when you’re about to sit down for a few hours or more, it can be helpful to take some time to walk around, maybe do a little shopping or explore what the airport has to offer. It’s a good way of also getting a bit of general exercise in too and to up your step game!
Relax In A Club Lounge
Club lounges are for those who want to splurge a little before going on holiday. It can be a great way to start off your trip and also can help you to relax and unwind, without being surrounded by hundreds of people. You pay a little extra to get this space, but usually, it comes with everything you need to keep you fed, watered, and entertained. Plugs for your phones and electronic devices are handy to have. Food and drink tend to be included within the package too, so it’s worth buying if you want to treat yourself. Some will also have showers and bedrooms in there too, so it can be handy to have if you wanted somewhere to stay after a late-arriving flight and you needed to wait for public transport to start up again.
Take Time To Speak To Friends And Family
With so much going on in our lives on a daily basis, we can neglect to talk to friends and family. Use this free time to talk to them (and of course, to make them jealous of you going away). This can be a good chance to catch up and spend that extra time you have to speak to your loved ones, especially when boarding a plane to go away from the country you’re in.
Waiting for a plane can be a little boring, but these tips should make your time go a little faster and make it more entertaining at the same time.
