All posts tagged: Airport Explore

Airport Explore: Narita Airport (Japan)

The image above was included in a complimentary booklet that was distributed in Narita Airport in 2011. It is a perfect start to our next Airport Explore post on Narita Airport located in Tokyo, Japan. Narita Airport is one of the busiest hubs when you travel to Asia.  If you are a frequent Japan Airline traveler like me, you become an expert of all the wonderful things the airline has to offer.   Don’t be scare of the language barrier and the somewhat confusing layout of the airport.  The staff is very helpful!  I normally fly in from Boston and connect through Terminal 2 for my flight to Vietnam.  For domestic and international connections, you will need to go through airport security one more time before entering the main Terminal 2 (T2) building.   If Tokyo is your final destination,  baggage claim and customs are located on the first floor. After clearing security, I would then make my way to the third floor. On the left after getting off the escalator, I would walk to the area marked “Day …

Airport Explore: Hong Kong International Airport

I have visited many airports over the years for my travels.  Many times, there are at least a few hours of free time between my connecting flights.  This series aims to give the reader an idea on what to do, where to eat, and where to shop on your next layover or destination. If you are flying to any destinations in Southeast Asia, you will likely pass through Hong Kong International Airport (“HKIA”) which is the hub for Cathay Pacific. HKIA has two terminals,T1 (the larger of the two) and T2, which also offers free Wi-Fi.  For those flying internationally, you will most likely end up at Terminal 1. I fly from New York to Vietnam once a year for my charity work and have passed through Terminal 1 on numerous occasions.  I now have a plan to make my stay at HKIA as efficient and enjoyable as possible.  After spending at least 10+ hours on the plane, I rush through security to get to the terminal to visit the Plaza Premium Lounge.  The west …