Things You'll Need:
- Travel Clocks
- Comfortable Shoes
- Travel Clothes
- Travel Kits
- Travel Pillows
- Paperback Books
- Travel Magazines
- E-mail Accounts
- Travel Services
- Athletic Gear
- Travel Games
- Telephone Calling Cards
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Step 1
Figure out how much free time you'll actually have. Check to see if your flight is late and whether it will arrive or depart in the Airside Terminal Concourse A, B, C or D.
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Step 2
Shop in the Airside Core and the concourses for items such as crystal, toys, jewelry, CDs, nature-theme gifts and apparel. Be aware that you may have to check in larger purchases or have them shipped (see Warnings, below).
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Step 3
Consider going to Airport Fitness (412-472-5231) next to International Arrivals if you have the time for a workout. For a nominal fee, workout clothes and shoes are even provided.
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Step 4
Go to Concourse C for a massage or to see a chiropractor.
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Step 5
Meditate in the Reflection Room, a nonsectarian chapel on the mezzanine level of the Airside Terminal.
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Step 6
Eat in any of a variety of bar/grill restaurants, pizzerias, delis, cocktail lounges and fast-food spots.
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Step 1
Cater to your kids' interests, if they're with you, to keep them from getting antsy and whiny. You also want to tire them out before they get on the plane.
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Step 2
Take the older children to Game World, located in Concourses A and D. Stay with them.
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Step 3
Spend time with the younger ones in the Kidsport play area in the Airside Terminal Core. Changing areas for babies are also available there.
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Step 4
Feed your kids at any of a wide variety of kid-friendly restaurants, snack shops and fast-food places.
