The Berlin Perspective: Guess what Happened at the Airport the Other Day
At the world's airports, things happen all the time. There are departures, arrivals, cancellations, announcements and thousands of passengers pulling their suitcases. But my last airport visit was a little weird.
Berlin, May 9th, 2019. An unusual day unfolded at Tempelhof Airport, where everything appeared to be in order at first glance. The terminal boasted conventional check-in counters, a baggage claim conveyor belt, and an airport bar. However, as the day progressed, an eerie quietness enveloped the airport, leaving one reporter perplexed.
Struggling to locate their flight, the reporter discovered that the destination information was conspicuously absent. The bar, adorned with a seemingly inviting sign, was empty. The reporter attempted to quench their thirst but was met with disappointment—a barkeeper was notably absent.
The check-in counter remained deserted, with no staff members to be seen. The reporter contemplated weighing their luggage on one of the available scales, but was met with a lack of assistance. The airport, known for its cleanliness and elegance, was inexplicably devoid of life.
As the day wore on, the reporter noted the absence of flight attendants, announcements, and even an operational plane. Despite the presence of a 80-year-old plane, no flights departed from Tempelhof Airport. The reporter was ultimately informed that their destination lay at Tempelhof Airport, but the airport remained eerily empty, failing to accommodate any passenger journeys.
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