How one airport makes long layovers a little more bearable
Plane watchers will love the tarmac views from Changi’s outdoor Sunflower Garden, which also features bamboo paths and at night, firefly lights.
Guests at the Ambassador Transit hotel can watch planes takeoff and touchdown while poolside. Short layover? Anyone can take a swim for a small fee: $14 SGD, includes towel and non-alcoholic drink.
Step out of the airport air conditioning and into the humid Butterfly Garden. A mesh wall keeps the butterflies from taking off with the jumbo jets parked next door.Catherine Dawson March/The Globe and Mail
The Lily Pad outdoor deck is a tropical lounge that overlooks the tarmac.