Terminal Check. ‘HK airport is a destination in itself’

Gurinder Bhatti is the Chairman & Managing Director, ESS Global, a study abroad consultant

Favourite airport: My favourite airport is Hong Kong International Airport. I have read that the most beautiful stories are found inside passport pages. I believe that and, definitely, airports have a major impact on that.

What I like about it: Though I have never visited Hong Kong as a place, sometimes I have had a layover at Hong Kong International Airport. It looks so lively, like a shopping extravaganza. It doesn’t feel like landing at an airport, rather it looks so energetic, like a big mall. Airports are related with travel and international travel is tiresome but the moment you land at Hong Kong airport it seems a destination in itself — I like this most about it.

What could be improved: The only thing I think should be improved, on a lighter note, is that all the connecting flights from Hong Kong International Airport should be designed such that anyone transiting through Hong Kong airport should have at least 2-3 hours to explore and enjoy. I don’t find anything missing in terms of facilities. It’s really awesome

Other airports I like: They are Delhi International Airport T3, Heathrow Airport - London, Changi Airport - Singapore, Amsterdam Airport, Frankfurt Airport.