How to occupy your time at the airport

Airports are not very exciting for most people. Here are some activities that will make it more pleasant while on the plane, waiting in line, waiting to board, or while ready to pick up someone else:

Read a newspaper or finish reading that book

Get a flu shot. Many airports are now offering this service.

Watch planes take-off and land

Chat with other people

Surf the internet - WIFI is available in many places

Window shop

Have a drink or cup of coffee

Get a massage (a few airports offer this)

Play a portable game

Do a cross-word puzzle

Catch up on phone calls or e-mails

Write a letter

Write a to-do list