Flight cancellation is a nightmare for many travelers. And so are delayed flights!
Often it causes so much stress that a relaxing trip abroad turns into a horrible one.
We ask Kapuso comedian and frequent flyer Betong Sumaya of his top three things to do whenever his flight gets delayed. Here are some of his suggested activities you can try while staying inside the terminal longer than expected.
Explore
Betong encourages travelers to explore the amenities inside an international airport.
According to him, some of the best terminals in the world to have a mini tour are Incheon airport in South Korea, Changi airport in Singapore, and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX Airport).
“Explore mo 'yan lalo na 'yung iba kapag may privilege na nasa business class may lounge. So sa lounge puwede ka maligo, ganyan.”
Catch some Zzzz
The Kapuso comedian also advised travelers to get some sleep to alleviate the stress caused by a delayed flight.
Betong explained, “Kung kaya mong umidlip, okay, or kung may kasama ka. 'Pag wala kang kasama huwag kang umidlip [laughs].”
Massage
One of the best things you could also try while waiting for your flight is to get a good massage. Betong fondly remembers that when he got the chance to roam around Changi Airport, he discovered that they offer a free massage.
“Yung massage talaga 'yung pinaka the best. 'Yung tagal mo na winerk sa isang bansa, kunwari may show ang GMA Pinoy TV, siyempre kapag uuwi ka dun mo mararamdaman lahat ng pagod. So 'yun ang magandang gagawin, talagang maghanap ka ng magma-massage.”
Gone were the days that airports are just bland terminals. In fact, many of the busiest hubs offer so many amenities to make traveling comfortable for passengers. So next time you find yourself with a delayed flight, have a little fun and explore!
