We have all been stuck at airports. It seems to be a common occurrence more recently, but airport delays have been happening since the Wright brothers first took off in the fields of North Carolina. I, personally, have developed some interesting methods to keep yourself sane while waiting for your flight to be called. If you are alone, just buy a book (that’s all I got); yet if you are lucky enough to be accompanied by a friend, there is so much to do inside of an airport, you may never want to leave.
Game 1- Go to the baggage carousel and bet (money, MM’s, dignity) on what bag is going to remain unclaimed the longest. This is a riveting experience that, if played perfectly, could last for hours. To mix it up a little bit, have each person move a bag to a different carousel and bet on who will find theirs first.
Game 2- Have everyone in your party talk to the people at customer service separately and complain about getting sick on the food. Usually by the fourth or fifth person, vouchers for free meals will be given out and I’m sure some sort of food security procedure will go into action.
Game 3- My personal favorite, form a line across the moving sidewalk and don’t move. Sure people will yell and be angry, but maybe next time they won’t cut it so close and leave for the airport a little sooner. Anyway, a moving sidewalk is designed so you do not have to degrade yourself to the lowest form of human activity, walking. Stand there and enjoy the ride.
Delays are going to happen. Either you can be angry and grumpy all day, or you can kick back and have the time of your life. Happy travels.