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Fellow travelers are some of the most interesting people you will ever meet, so don’t let the opportunity to chat with them pass you by.
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18 Productive Things to Do During a Flight Delay to Keep Boredom at Bay

10. Strike up a Conversation

You won’t be the only one delayed. There will be a whole aircraft of people stuck in exactly the same situation, so why not try to connect with one of them?

You will be alleviating their boredom as well as your own, and you might learn something new, or make a new friend. Fellow travelers are some of the most interesting people you will ever meet, so don’t let the opportunity to chat with them pass you by.

woman sitting in airport using smartphoneUse an app like Duolingo to learn a few words in another language.Photo Credit: iStockPhoto / gpointstudio

11. Practice a Language

Use an app like Duolingo to learn a few words in another language. Most airports have free WiFi, so it’s not too late to download an app if you don’t already have one.

This is an especially helpful activity if you are on your way to a non-English speaking country.

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man in business attire meditatingDelays cause stress, and meditation is a great way to mitigate any tension.Photo Credit: iStockPhoto / nyul

12. Meditate

Delays cause stress, and meditation is a great way to mitigate any tension.

Meditation isn’t as esoteric and bizarre as you might think: if you just sit comfortably and focus on your breathing, trying to clear your mind and relax, you are meditating.

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