It’s time to book All Saints’ Day holidays for the French! While the travel sector is recording strong growth this year, many travelers are and will be passing through more than 4,000 airports around the world. The time can sometimes seem a little long, yet the airport services offered today know how to meet the requirements of today’s travelers… sometimes among the most unexpected! From Berlin to Seoul, via Osaka, Skyscanner, travelers’ ally for finding the best flight-hotel-car rental, offers an overview of the most surprising new features that are revolutionizing the world of airports.
Animal therapy at the heart of the airport: Istanbul and Berlin
Istanbul Airport recently initiated the “Therapy Dog Project”, an initiative that provides travelers with therapy dogs to provide a better flight experience and reduce flight-related stress. This project, the first of its kind in Türkiye, is inspired by similar experiments carried out in Milan-Malpensa and Berlin. The dogs, all certified and professionally trained, operate in the international departures area, particularly during rush hours between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., offering comfort and calming to anxious or stressed passengers.
Clothing rental at the airport: the Japan Airlines revolution
Japan Airlines, in collaboration with Sumitomo Corporation, launched the service “Any Wear, Anywhere“, a sustainable initiative that allows passengers to rent clothing for the entire duration of their vacation. This project not only promotes the circular economy, but also reduces the load on aircraft, which reduces fuel consumption. Clothes can be reserved and delivered directly to the chosen hotel or Airbnb, giving you the possibility of lightening your luggage before departure!
Flights with “adult only” ranks: new from Corendon Airlines
For those who want to travel with complete peace of mind, Corendon Airlines offers an innovative option: flights with sections reserved exclusively for adults. On flights between Amsterdam and Curaçao, passengers can choose to sit in the first 11 rows of the Airbus A350, entirely reserved for people over 16 years old. This service, available for an additional fee, is designed to offer a quiet seat option to travelers who prefer peace and quiet. Children on board are seated with their parents at the rear of the plane.
The most robotic airport in the world: Incheon, South Korea
Incheon Airport in Seoul is a true technological miracle, recognized as the smartest airport in the world. With fully automated processes, from immigration checks to baggage handling, self-check-in devices, unmanned autonomous shuttles, robotic cleaning services and even a fully automated bar, Incheon offers a futuristic travel experience to the delight of passengers! Technologies like facial recognition, intelligent disease control and drones to enhance runway safety are just some of the innovations that put this airport at the cutting edge of modernity.
Adventurous landings in Kansai: the airport on an artificial island
Kansai Airport, located on an artificial island 4 km long and 2.6 km wide on the coast of Osaka and designed by architect Renzo Piano, is a true engineering marvel. With its structure visible from space, this airport offers a unique landing experience and boasts an impeccable record in baggage management – not a single bag has been lost in over thirty years of operation!
From yoga rooms to foot reflexology: relaxation awaits you
Today, the main international airports compete to pamper passengers by offering them yoga rooms, saunas and real beauty centers. HAS Singapore Changi Airport, for example, it is possible to regenerate after a long flight with a foot reflexology session, massages and beauty treatments, while at Hong Kong International Airport one can relax with traditional oriental massages for all parts of the body, from the head, to the shoulders, and down to the feet. San Francisco Airport provides passengers with a free-access yoga room to relax, meditate and practice yoga, while at Heathrow it is possible to book oxygen therapy and aromatherapy treatments.
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