Skyscanner reveals the most unexpected airport services… that you may or may not need!
From animal therapy for the most anxious travelers to clothing rentals for travelers who prefer lighter luggage, including tourist-serving robots and even yoga rooms, the Skyscanner has unveiled a list of special services that transform waiting at the airport…
It’s time to book All Saints’ Day holidays for the French! As the travel sector records strong growth this year, more travelers will pass through and pass through more than 4,000 airports around the world. The time sometimes seems a little long, but the airport services offered today know how to meet the needs of today’s travelers … sometimes one of the most unexpected! From Berlin to Seoul, via Osaka, Skyscanner, the traveler’s ally for finding the best flight-hotel-car rental, offers an overview of the most amazing new features that are changing the world of airports.
Animal therapy in the heart of the airport: Istanbul and Berlin
Istanbul Airport recently launched 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 Turkey, was inspired by similar experiments carried out in Milan-Malpensa and Berlin. The dogs, all certified and professionally trained, operate in the international departures area, especially during peak hours between 10 am and 4 pm, providing comfort and calm to anxious or stressed passengers.
Airport clothing rental: the revolution of Japan Airlines
Japan Airlines, in partnership with Sumitomo Corporation, has launched the “Any Wear, Anywhere” service, a sustainable initiative that allows passengers to rent clothing for the duration of their vacation. This project not only promotes the circular economy, but also reduces the load on the plane, which reduces fuel consumption. Clothes can be reserved and delivered directly to the chosen hotel or Airbnb, giving you the possibility to lighten your luggage before departure!
Flights rated “adult only”: new from Corendon Airlines
For those who want to travel with complete peace of mind, Corendon Airlines offers a new option: flights with sections reserved only for adults. On flights between Amsterdam and Curaçao, passengers can choose to sit in the first 11 rows of the Airbus A350, which are entirely reserved for people over 16 years old. This service, which is available for an additional fee, is designed to offer a quiet seating option to travelers who want peace and quiet. The children on board sat with their parents in the back 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, autonomous shuttles, robotic cleaning services and even a fully automated bar, Incheon offers a futuristic travel experience to delight passengers! Technologies such as facial recognition, intelligent disease control and drones to improve runway safety are just some of the innovations that put this airport at the cutting edge of modernity.
Adventurous landing in Kansai: the airport on an artificial island
Kansai Airport, located on an artificial island 4 km long and 2.6 km wide off 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 baggage handling record – not a single bag has been lost in over thirty years operation!
From yoga rooms to foot reflexology: relaxation awaits you
Today, the main international airports compete to make passengers happy by offering them yoga rooms, saunas and real beauty centers. At Singapore Changi Airport, for example, it is possible to rejuvenate after a long flight with a foot reflexology session, massages and beauty treatments, while at Hong Kong International Airport you can relax in a traditional oriental massage for all parts of the body, from the head, to the shoulders, and to the feet. San Francisco Airport gives passengers free access to a yoga room to relax, meditate and practice yoga, while at Heathrow it is possible to book oxygen therapy and aromatherapy treatments.