Topic: Airport Design

The international terminal at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is criticized for poor signage and a confusing layout for travelers. In contrast, Gatwick Airport is noted for installing high-speed Dyson Airblade hand dryers that dry hands in three seconds using photoelectric sensors. The discussion highlights the lack of hygiene in traditional push-button airport bathroom dryers.

John C. Dvorak compares the rapid construction of the massive new Beijing airport to the delays at Heathrow. He recounts a difficult experience at the airport in Saigon, describing the Stalinist architecture, lack of signage, and the chaotic process of finding flight information by checking individual screens at check-in counters.