EY Y04 L24 Airports

There are many famous airports in Japan and around the world. Name one. Where is it? Have you ever been there? What can you tell me about this airport?
Tell me about the best or worst experience that you or someone you know has ever had at an airport or traveling by air.
Air travel is very convenient but sometimes we have to endure layovers between connecting flights, waiting for our next plane. Have you ever had a long layover between flights? If yes, how long did you have to wait? What did you do to pass the time? If no, what would you do to pass the time during a long layover?
Do you splurge or have you ever splurged at a duty free store at an airport (for example on high-fashion, jewelry, watches, perfume, electronics, tobacco etc)? If yes, what did you get and was it a bargain? If no, why not?
People get nervous at airports going through passport control, security, customs and check-in. Which part of getting through an airport do you find the most stressful? Why?
Airports create a lot of jobs, from customs officers to airline ground staff to air traffic controllers. What do you think is a great job at an airport OR what do you think is a terrible job at an airport? Why?

Question 1

Changi Airport in Singapore has been awarded the World's best airport by Skytrax for 8 consecutive years. I haven't been there yet but it has a great impression on travelers. The airport terminals are connected to a nature-themed entertainment and retail complex. It has an indoor waterfall which is a popular photo backdrop for tourists.

Question 2

During my sister's first international trip, she had a layover in Hongkong before flying to Seychelles. She forgot that her flight requires a self-transfer and almost forgot her luggage in HK. Luckily she asked about her luggage before boarding and she was assisted by the ground staff to retrieve her luggage. She made it just in time before her flight departed.

Question 3

When I flew from the Philippines to Japan last year, I had to endure an 8-hour layover in Manila. It was hours before Japan decided to close its borders again due to the second wave so the airport was quite full of passengers scrambling to get last-minute flights. I just took a nap while waiting and I also browsed my phone.

Question 4

I never bought anything at an airport besides food or drinks. I sometimes go around and look at souvenirs but I rarely buy any. I prefer to visit and buy from local shops.

Question 5

I get nervous while waiting for my turn to get interviewed by the immigration staff. One time while traveling to Japan, the person in front of me was asked so many questions, and eventually, she was offloaded. It made me anxious but thankfully the officer did not drill me with too many questions and I smoothly got on my flight.

Question 6

I had a friend who worked as an airline baggage handler. She said she feels a lot of remorse when she needs to dispose of expensive products or any other prohibited items during security-check. Of course, these are important security protocols but she wishes that people would have more awareness of what not to pack so as not to waste any valuable items.