Frequent flyers, you might be familiar with what it is like to get stuck in the airport. You are familiar with the rustle of others getting on their flights; the rustle of other people laughing all excited that they get to go on time. But you, yes you, you are stuck waiting for your plane to take off for another five hours because it was cancelled. And you don't know what to do. You just wait. You might decide to pick your nails or even your nose for a little, but that isn't getting you far because you are still not on your flight. You are still waiting impatiently. Therefore, your agony from waiting continues in hopes you will get on an earlier flight; you hope that time will pass by just a bit faster. Trust me, I have been in your shoes and here are a few suggestions of what to do when you are stuck in the airport.
1. Just Panic
2. Pick your nose
3. Draw faces on your hands
Make friends with lefty and righty. See, they make a awfully good looking couple.
4. Draw a pretty picture
5. If your flight was cancelled or rebooked to another time, airlines are flexible
If your flight was cancelled or rebooked to another time, airlines have the ability to put you on a flight that works best for you. Recently, I was flying from San Diego to New York and my flight was delayed eight hours. I was placed on a redeye. But I argued with the manager to change my flight. The airline then decided to put me on a flight with a layover and they gave me a hotel overnight, which was more convenient for me. Therefore, don't give up. Airlines are willing to work with you.
6. You just have to be strong willed
Use your adult language and demand a flight that works best for you. You are paying a substantial amount of money to fly. While it might not be entirely the airline's fault for a flight change, possibly due to bad weather, you still have the right to argue to be on a flight that works best for your busy schedule.
7. Just don't curse out the people at the airport
I highly discourage using foul language when you are frustrated at the airport. There are other ways to get your word across. You don't want to deal with security. You just want to be on a flight. So stay calm, but be strong willed.
8. Airlines give free meals if you are stuck in the airport
9. Sometimes airlines give out vouchers to more flights
10. Sleeping on the chairs are not comfy
If you are stuck in an airport over night like I was, sleep on the floor. Most of the time, airport chairs have metal handle bars and you don't want to be leaning on them overnight. You will wake up with lots of back pain like I did. And as much as I like to complain, the best thing to do is go to one of the help desks and ask them if they are aware of any empty, safe spaces to sleep.
11. Don't sleep near strangers
12. Keep your bags next to you when you sleep
If you are falling asleep, even if it is away from other people, you don't want people stealing your things overnight. Therefore, keep your purses near you and maybe even sleep on your bag.
13. Play some music
If you are a musician, this is your time to shin and make some extra cash.
14. Go get your nails done
If you are so bored and are willing to spend a little extra money, go get your nails done.
15. Spend a long time getting stuck in airport security
Anyone with braces, this is not fun.
16. Ride the Escalators
Getting stuck at the airport is stressful. But try to relax. There is always a solution to fix your airport dilemmas.
