The Perks of Giving Up Your Carry-On Bag

There are a few airport features that can make your experience better.

Some airports have a “quiet zone” that is a fenced off area where you can escape from the noise and chaos of the airport terminal. Some airports have on-site childcare, which is great for families with young children. Some airports even have an on-site hotel or some other place to stay while waiting on your flight.

Airports are the most iconic places in most people’s lives. From our first moments of leaving the house, to the long-awaited final destination, airports are gateways between cultures and realities.

Airports are important for many reasons. They’re a waypoint for tourists transitioning from one culture to another, an endpoint for immigrants hoping to find new opportunities in a new land, and a place where travelers become part of a grand tapestry of journeys past and present.

Airports’ purpose is to connect people with places they want to be in the world. It’s often said that airports are designed to make you feel like you’re on vacation – this is done through bright colors, unusual architecture, unique restaurants, art installations by artists from around the world, and more – but