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The 6 Types Of People You'll Spot At The Airport

For when people watching is your only source of entertainment.

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The 6 Types Of People You'll Spot At The Airport

Ah, the airport. Traveling brings out the best in everyone. The bustling crowds, tight quarters and cranky kids prove that airports bring out the worst in us. When your flight gets delayed, or even worse--cancelled, your true colors come out. People-watching helps pass the time when you have to be at your terminal two hours before your plane even takes off. These are some of the people you'll most likely spot at the airport.

1. The Cryer

Whether it's on the plane or in the terminal, you're almost guaranteed to find a crying child. From complaining over popped ears to not being allowed to have a soda, the toddler will be wailing from takeoff to landing.

2. The Runner

There's always one of them. Sprinting to their terminal, pushing people out of the way and dodging all slow walkers. Whether it's to catch a connecting flight or make their only one since they slept in too late, you are guaranteed to spot a runner at the airport.

3. The Overprotective Parent

Stroller? Check. Hand sanitizer? Check. Snacks for the plane? Check. Benadryl so they sleep on the plane? Oh wait, that's not what everyone's parents did?! You'll see them putting on sunscreen before they even get to their destination just in case the sun shines through the window on the plane. The best part is when there are about three or four kids because you know those parents are not going to win. (But props for trying.) You'll almost always spot one of these crazy parents in your terminal. (Bonus points if their kid is on one of those leashes.)

4. The Honeymooners

Isn't it so sweet to see the couple that just got married? It's like everyone can tell that they're newlyweds because of how overly affectionate they are. Nothing can make them upset either. It's like even if they're flight got delayed or their seats got switched, they'll just kiss and everything will be alright.

5. The Businessman/Businesswoman

The poor thing has to watch everyone go on tropical vacations while they're just chilling in their suit. They'll order the most expensive drink on the plane because they know that the company will pay for it, and they're almost always flying first class. However, once I see that their suit is Armani and their sunglasses are Bvlgari, I don't feel as bad for them.

6. The Unaccompanied Minor

They have to hold a flight attendant's hand every step of the way, and wear those little necklaces that carry their boarding pass and passport. I give them so much credit for flying alone at such a young age.


So next time you're people watching at the airport, keep an eye out for these people. They'll probably be the most entertainment you'll get out of sitting at your gate for hours.

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