UK travellers spend up to £350 per year in airport departure terminals – Business Traveller
When questioned on the reasons for the items purchased, 21 per cent of respondents said that the purchases were to “alleviate boredom” while 18 per cent attributed it to alleviating stress.
The research also found that most Brits are unaware of perks in airports, with just 28 per cent knowing that you can often shower in a lounge and 13 per cent in the know that spa treatments are on offer. Additionally, only 22 per cent are aware that booking a lounge can unlock airport shop discounts.
For those who do use the airport benefits, 5 per cent use the massage services, 7 per cent the airport personal shopping experience and the same amount take a shower, while 11 per cent use it for sleeping.
According to Collinson, those aged 25-34 are the most “in the know” when it comes to making use of a...