It never ceases to amaze me how fascinating airport departure terminals can be. Arrivals are always a different story as we usually are in a hurry to get out as soon as possible.
Someone once said to me "all new airports are alike". It is true to some extent; however, there is always a thrill when entering a terminal for the first time. Yes, most of them are now quite attractive even if the journey to the gate takes a brisk 20 minutes walk and reaching the aircraft takes another 20 minutes by bus (something quite annoying when you expect a modern jet way instead of being cramped, having to stand up while trying to maintain your balance and hold on tightly to all your wonderful purchases which could not fit in your hand luggage).
State of the art architecture, vegetation scattered here and there, services which never existed before, a duty free area (which appears totally irresistible despite the traditional goods - along with the luxury boutiques that you have always seen and wanted to check out but never did) are just part of the picture. Somehow, with that extra time to spare, the temptation to shop is too much to resist. Besides you might find a great bargain, the opportunity of a life time – after all it’s DUTY FREE! Add to that the delight to be able to savor your preferred coffee especially when leaving at the crack of dawn! So, who cares if all new terminals are alike!
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