Traveller Scenarios

Travel information can tell you where to go, how to get there, and what to expect. The scenarios below add another part of the picture: typical situations travellers run into at airports, on transfers and while waiting for connections.

These scenarios are illustrative examples written by the Air Support HQ editorial team on the basis of common traveller situations. They are not individual customer reviews and they are not written by the people described.

Explore Traveller Experiences

Airport Transfers

Discover how other travellers experienced trains, buses, taxis, private transfers and other ways of getting between an airport and the city.

Passenger Services

See what travellers thought about useful airport facilities, information services, waiting areas, baggage assistance and other passenger services.

Travel Services

Explore experiences connected with other practical services that can affect a journey, from local transport to facilities used during a trip.

Heathrow Airport, London
I had around three hours between flights and was expecting the terminal change to be stressful. The signs were mostly clear once I knew which direction I needed to follow, although the walk took longer than expected. I found a comfortable place to wait near the next gate, but it became much busier before departure. I would leave more time than the minimum if you are making a connection here.

Example scenario

Connecting passenger

Narita International Airport, Tokyo
I arrived in the evening and found the main airport areas fairly easy to understand. The confusing part was finding the correct ticket area after collecting my luggage, so I spent a few minutes checking signs before I worked it out. Once I was in the right place, the rest was straightforward. The journey into central Tokyo also took longer than I had pictured, so I would allow enough time if you have plans soon after arrival.

Example scenario

First-time visitor

Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris
We were travelling with two children and had to move between different areas after arriving. The airport was not impossible to navigate, but the walking felt much longer when we had several bags with us. The signs helped most of the time, although we stopped twice to make sure we were going the right way. Our connection worked without a problem, but I would avoid planning a very tight transfer here with children.

Example scenario

Family traveller

Airport Transfers

Narita to Central Tokyo
I used the train after arriving at Narita and found the process much easier once I had decided which service I wanted to take. Buying the ticket was simple, but the station area had enough signs and information that I still double checked before boarding. The journey itself was comfortable and predictable. With luggage, I would still check the station and arrival point beforehand instead of trying to figure everything out after landing.

Example scenario

Solo traveller

Charles de Gaulle to Paris Centre
The route into central Paris worked, but it took some concentration after a long flight. We had luggage and found the first part of the journey more crowded than expected. Once we were on the right service, everything was much easier. I would recommend checking the route before leaving the terminal because trying to decide where to go while tired was the least enjoyable part of the transfer.

Example scenario

Couple traveller

Helpful Review Details

Useful travel experiences usually explain a little more than whether something was simply "good" or "bad".

When reading the scenarios above, notice the details that give each one context: the type of traveller, the reason for using the service and the specific part of the journey that matters.

The situation behind an experience is what helps another traveller decide whether the same might apply to them.

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Tell our editorial team what happened. You can mention what was easy, what caused problems, what surprised you or what you would do differently next time.

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What happened?

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What surprised you?

Unexpected details are often some of the most useful things to share.

Would you do it again?

Your final impression can help another traveller understand whether the same option might work for them.

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