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10 Ways To Pass Time When You're Stranded In An Airport

No more twiddling your thumbs at the gate!

Alex Dattilo

Jul 31, 2018

Butler University

10 Ways To Pass Time When You're Stranded In An Airport

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Leading up to one of my flights this summer, I experienced an unplanned delay that had me stuck at the airport for an extra three hours. As I sat there, I thought of different ways to keep myself entertained while waiting for my plane to arrive. Next time you experience a painful delay or layover, try one of these tips below to help pass the time!

1. Read

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Reading is an easy and productive way to pass time. If you don't happen to have a book with you, there are bound to be gift shops with decent reads available! Another option is to download a book or audiobook on your tablet or another device.

2. People watch

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The airport is full of different types of people traveling to all sorts of places. There are often the same types of individuals, which makes people watching at an airport so much fun.

3. Watch the planes

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In addition to watching people in an airport, it is also entertaining to watch the planes land and take off!

4. Binge watch

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Grab your device and turn on Netflix, Hulu, or any other streaming service. Time to binge watch the next series you've been dying to start.

5. Eat

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Every airport that I have been to has multiple restaurants and coffee shops near each terminal, so don't be afraid to grab a bite to eat while sitting through a delay or layover.

6. Drink

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Most airports have multiple bars - grab a drink to pass the time!

7. Make a new friend

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While sitting at your gate, start up a conversation with the person next to you. Another great way to pass time!

8. Work

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If you have something to work on for work or for school, take this time to be productive!

9. Walk

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If you don't feel like sitting down, go for a walk! Airports are relatively large, so it could be a good opportunity to get your steps in.

Sleep

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If you are too tired from traveling, take a nap by your gate. Just don't sleep through departure!

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10 Ways To Pass Time When You're Stranded In An Airport

No more twiddling your thumbs at the gate!

In This Article:

1. Read

2. People watch

3. Watch the planes

4. Binge watch

5. Eat

6. Drink

7. Make a new friend

8. Work

9. Walk

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Sleepovers are not a thing. They're just not.

1. You only ask things once.

2. Seriously, you only ask once.

3. When you do muster up the courage to ask your parents for something, you creep around and wait until they’re in a good mood.

4. Before you get that final yes, you have to go through an interview.

5. If you ever got “the eye,” you knew you were screwed.

6. You were always the first to leave your group of friends when hanging out.

7. If you say you will be home at a certain time, you better be home at that time.

8. Seeing a missed call from your parents sends fear and horror through your veins.

9. If relatives are coming over to the house, your room better be clean.

10. You are careful about what jokes you share with your parents.

11. "You’re not an adult until you turn 18! You can do whatever you want then!"

12. If plans change while you’re out, you better text or call.

13. Don’t talk back. Ever.

14. When you’re called by your full name, you’re in deep trouble.

15. Don’t make them call your name twice.

16. Sleepovers are not a thing.

17. Despite all of these things, you know your parents love you.

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10. Cleaning

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No, really. I'm not mad. Just hungry.

1. You’re tired of people asking you if you know what “RBF” stands for every time you zone out.

2. You’re constantly using the excuse, “I’m just tired” when people ask you if you’re mad.

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4. In fact, you’re rarely ever actually mad.

5. But when you are, people usually can’t tell.

6. You find other people with RBF’s and have to convince yourself that you don’t look like them.

7. You constantly remind yourself, “At least I’m not a psycho.”

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4. I wonder what they're serving at the cafeteria.

5. How much does my teacher even get paid?

6. How much will I get paid?

7. This is the longest 50 minutes of my life.

8. Maybe if I call mom, she'll give me money.

9. How much do street performers make anyway?

10. Why am I here? I could be a street performer by now.

11. Oh right, I'm not talented.

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