The Budget Traveller’s Guide to Sleeping in Airports
Well this is a pretty handy link for those of us who are flying this weekend and those wretched souls who’ve had their flights cancelled and are stranded at the airport right now.
www.sleepinginairports.net
Airports across the world are ranked based on comfort for sleepers along with stories, tips and tricks on getting the best possible sleep in. I’m thinking it might be fun to book myself on a bunch of cheap connecting flights around the world in 80 days.
nathan (with hat)
that’s great – once when I had to sleep in an airport it was rather awesome – I find that with the proper amount of alcoholism one can sleep anywhere.
Also – nice trick leaving three comments yourself…made me click!
olivia
Dealing with airport bribery: In some airports you will be asked for a bribe just to pass through a metal detector, enter an airport or to use the bathroom. When approached, suddenly speak a new language. Learn Klingon if a real language doesn’t interest you. Although you understand you are being asked for money, be bubbly and happy, but confused by your tormentor’s actions. When the offender holds out his/her hand for money, thank him, bow out of respect, shake his hand and smile. Be incredibly dense and show no fear, unless the individual has a gun or other weapon pointed at you. The object is to drag it out as long as you can until he hopefully gives up. Unfortunately, this does not always work and it’s better to just pay the bloody “fee” – with lots of coin.
olivia
It gets better! “Even if you sleep in airports on regular basis — Do Not Act Like A Professional!!! Act like you REALLY do not want to be there and that there is absolutely nowhere else to go. I find crying helps.”
olivia
HAHAHA! This is classic! One of their tips: “If you are travelling solo, write a ‘Wake me at 5:00 AM’ note and stick a few on and around you — it works. People will wake you.”