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Amazing Asian Airports

The world's finest airports are close to home

Crowded airplanes, long check-in lines and luggage fees can make flying a chore. Although these hassles can't be avoided, the world's top airports help you forget about them! As winners of the 2008 World Airport Awards, these airports rate high in passenger satisfaction. Plus, you'll find the top four right here in Asia!

Hong Kong International Airport
Named "World's Best Airport" seven times, Hong Kong International Airport is known for its efficiency. The modern airport's smooth immigration processes, speedy luggage handling, and convenient transportation links impress travelers. Plus, famous name-brand stores, like Prada, make the airport a shopper's dream.

Changi Internatinal Airport, Singapore
Changi International Airport is a feast for the eyes. Orchid gardens, palm trees, a nature trail, and a rooftop pool make this airport unique. Three television rooms - one each for news, sports and movies - help passengers relax. And travelers with a layover of least five hours can take a free city tour. With over 100 shops, this airport also has excellent duty-free shopping.


chore n. 例行的雜事/工作
eg: Rachel cleaned the bathroom and took out the trash, but she still has more chores to do.
eg: Molly has to finish her chores before going out with her friends.

chore n. (本文)令人討厭或是困難的工作
=> small jobs/responsibility usually you do on a regular basis maybe every day/week/month
=> often it's not fun
eg: Attending all these meetings is a real chore to me.

satisfaction n. 滿足/滿意/滿意度
eg: Customer satisfaction is very important in our company. Making customers happy makes our business successful.
eg: Good relationship between co-workers contributes to job satisfaction.
eg: This car dealership rated first in customer satisfaction last year.

efficiency n.
eg: I like this restaurant because of its efficiency. I never have to wait long for a meal here.

duty-free
eg: When Lisa travels, she often buys gifts for her friends at duty-free shops.

hassle n. 麻煩/困難/問題
=> inconvenient situations you would rather avoid

layover n. 暫時停留/中途停留
=> you are going to take a short break in your journey
eg: We have a 2-hour layover in L.A. before transferring to Denver.
eg: Charlie took advantage of the layover in Hong Kong and got a haircut at the airport.

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long check-in lines
check-in counter check-in櫃檯
curbside check-in 路邊報到服務
skycap 路邊服務員
kiosks 自助報到亭

checked bad 託運的行李

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The Munich Airport in Germany comes in as the world's 5th best airport. It offers computer touchscreens that let children learn more about how airports work. At number 6 is the Kansai International Airport in Japan. If offers a DVD rental service and a pet hotel. Denmark's Copenhagen Airport features works of art and brightly polished wood floors. Airports in Zurich, Helsinki and Cape Town complete the top ten list.