Passengers are often pissed off with delayed flights especially when they are on a rush, but these airports will make you secretly pray for delayed flights just to experience its first-class amenities. These airports provide you clean and comfortable worthwhile travel experience you never imagine would exist. Statistically, Skytrax, the reliable international airport rating organization, held again its global airport customer satisfaction survey wherein customers can enjoy IMAX theaters, spas, indoor jungles, endless shops and restaurants with the world’s best airports as Skytrax reveals the world’s best airports. Find out what makes them awesome.
Changi International Airport (Changi, Singapore)
Also known as, Singapore Changi Airport, one of the largest transportation hubs in Southeast Asia located in Changi, Singapore. It connects customers to over 200 destinations worldwide, with 5000 arrivals and departures a week through 80 international airlines. Changi stays on the throne for three consecutive years as Skytrax recognized it as world’s best airport of 2015 for its incredible facilities and elite services. According to Skytrax CEO Edward Plaisted , “Changi Airport lives up to its reputation as the world’s best airport and rather than dwell on earlier success, it continues to innovate and concentrate on making the customer experience in the airport environment the most enjoyable“. Experience their pay per lounge, free Wi-Fi, free city tour, free movies, napping rooms, transit hotel, 24 hour food options, swimming pool, showers, language store, gardens, spa, cultural activities and of course their souvenirs that remind your worthwhile experience in their prestigious airport and a whole lot more.
Incheon International Airport (Incheon, South Korea)
Welcome to the Land of the Morning Calm, South Korea. Hot on the heel of Changi is Incheon International Airport. It is the largest airport in South Korea and one of the busiest airports in the world. Consistently reigning as second place on world’s best airports and awarded as the cleanest airport by Skytrax. Also ranks as fastest airport in the world.
The airport receives positive views from travelers because of its impeccable services and splendid facilities. They offer free Wi-Fi and computers located in their IT Experience Center. Of course, their free computers are not for keeps. They are just for some who do not have smartphones or laptops to connect with their free Wi-Fi. Accommodating, isn’t it? Dismayed with stinky feeling sitting next to that fella? Worry no more. Take advantage with their free shower and if you want to get rid of that stink in your clothes, they have laundry services. This time, you will already pay. You will be amused with their free cultural unique locally-inspired activities, like the Korean Cultural Street, movie theatres and museum. Feel the nature with their seven indoor gardens at a reasonable price i.e. Pine Tree, Flowering Tree, Rock Garden, Flower Gardens, Cactus Garden, Water Gardens and Four Gracious Plants Garden. Pamper yourself with their recreational activities such as ice skating rink, golf driving range, casino, and children’s playroom for your kids. If you want to relax, rest in their napping areas and spa if you want some beauty services. Lastly, for you to have a safe trip, you can go in and pray in their prayer room. These and more to experience in Incheon.
Munich International Airport (Munich, Germany)
Munich has been a hub for major airlines ranked as thirds best airports in the world and ranked as world's 14th busiest airport in terms of international passenger traffic. This airport is hailed as calm and efficient approach to travel. Not a surprise anymore knowing how German rule for precision.
For economy class traveler, you can experience their lounge by paying for their day pass or through membership program. Free coffee is offered in gate 38 while waiting for your flight while surfing in the internet and connect to their wife for free but you have to keep their confirmation e-mail after you register for you to change or cancel your account. If you want to relax but you are budget conscious, worry no more because they have their free napping zones but if you want to indulge yourself, just simply swipe your credit card on a touch screen to experience a true bliss in their Nap Cabs and rates are about $12 to about $18 per hour, with a $35 minimum. Before boredom strikes you while waiting for boarding time, try your surfing skills as Munich International Airport boasts their biggest standing artificial wave. Good news for those beer men while waiting for boarding. the country on where this airport is situated being the home of full-fledged beer garden, you can drink sample German beers at the Airbrau and enjoy the beat of their live music.
Jaw dropping adventures in the best airports you never thought would exist, right? After the alluring experiences is the saddest part of the time. When the gates are already open and it is time to leave.