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Information
Airports have travelers’ information centers that provide information about the city where the airport is located and its surrounding areas thereby giving them insight into tourist attraction destinations. Information centers come in forms of information desks and tourist desks. They provide brochures with information on major events, historical sites and recreational activities. They also give city maps and give verbal information addressing the travelers concerns. The information is bilingual and the customer care representatives are multilingual making it easy for travelers to access information.
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Postal services
Airports offer postal services which can be used to ship gifts, post cards, letters and other important packages. They can also buy stamps, envelopes and other special packaging products. These services are provided during specified hours of operation. However, the postal service offered in smaller airports is only for sending items. Larger airports offer traveler services that include full postal service. It is therefore advisable for travelers to call up the airport to find out what postal services they offer.
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Gift shops and shopping
Airports provide a gift shop where travelers can shop for souvenirs which serve as reminders of their visit. Postcards highlighting the city are also available which travelers buy to save or to mail. The gift shop is convenient for last minute gift pick ups as well as souvenirs for friends and family. Reading materials such as magazines, newspapers, hardcover books and paperback books are also available. In one convenient location are snacks, food and unique gift items.
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Lost and found facilities
Losing items such as wallets, purses and bags when traveling is very common. Airports have set up lost and found centers strategically to cater for every division. Travelers’ information desk directs travelers to these centers depending on where the item was lost. These centers operate on specific hours and travelers have to call the airport to find out the arrangements for retrieval of lost items. If the traveler can not be able to pick the item, it can be shipped to them but at a cost.
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Baggage airport facilities
Airports have traveler facilities that offer baggage cart rentals for those huge luggage people carry on their journeys. They are convenient, hassle free and quick as they allow the traveler to transport their luggage in the airport by rolling a cart. Airports also offer baggage storage facilities for a small fee. There are left luggage counters for travelers who need to shop or even dine. They are located near specific terminals and luggage guarded safely till the travelers return.
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Internet airport facilities
With the emergence of internet, more airports are offering connectivity by providing data jacks. Travelers can plug their laptops into these data jacks and get connected. There are also wireless internet options in designate areas where travelers can access World Wide Web via laptops. Internet is charged and travelers need to call the airports inquiring on both provision and cost.
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Financial airport facilities
Most airports offer banking services such as automatic teller services. Large airports offer banking services that include cash advance on credit cards, travelers’ cheque purchasing opportunities, cheque cashing options, money order purchasing and foreign currency exchange. ATM facilities are available for twenty-four hours but other services operate on specific hours. Airports also have business centers with photocopying, faxing, emergency cash and wire money transfer services. Travelers can also purchase travelers insurance if they have not done so.
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Traveler facilities for the disabled
Airports are made handicapped accessible during their construction and some barriers are eliminated to make it easy for people with disabilities. They have built easy to use ramps for individuals in wheel chairs and handicap accessible entryways. They also rent out wheelchairs so that people can get to and from planes around the airport with ease. Car park services, lift elevators, electric cars, handicapped accessible bathrooms and shops are set up to cater for their special needs. Telephone display services are put up in specific sites within the terminal for the hearing impaired. The information desk gives directions to these sites. Visual paging services and flight notifications in a visual format are also provided.
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Lounges and other conveniences
Car rentals are offered within the airport making travel to and from the airport and within the city easy. Travelers should call the airport in advance to find out about car rental options. Mobile phone rentals are also available for travelers who need them during their travel. For those traveling with children, baby changing areas in the bathrooms and play areas are available. There are lounges for the travelers’ relaxation as well as restaurants and fast food establishments. With all these travelers’ facilities, people can be guaranteed of comfort and peace of mind as they enjoy a trouble free travel.
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