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South Korea’s largest airport to get robots that deliver your food and drinks to your seat at gate
- South Korean food delivery app Baemin announced on Friday that it will be launching a robot delivery service for Incheon International Airport’s Terminal 1.
- Starting June 18, flyers can have food and beverages from the airport’s many cafes, including Baskin Robbins, Paris Baguette and Dunkin’ Donuts, brought to them before boarding.
- Customers will no longer have to wait in long lines and instead can scan a QR code located on every seat at each gate.
- To start off, there will be six LG Electronics’ service robots, all named “Air-dilly,” however, the plan is to gradually increase the number of stores and robots.
- Air-dilly has two cabinets and can carry up to 17 kg (37.48 Ibs) of goods to even the airport’s farthest gate— 820 feet away from all of the cafes and bakeries.
South Korean food delivery app Baemin announced on Friday that it will be launching a robot delivery service for Incheon International Airport’s Terminal 1.
Starting June 18, flyers can have food and beverages from the airport’s many cafes, including Baskin Robbins, Paris Baguette and Dunkin’ Donuts, brought to them before boarding.
Malaysian Mom Sprays Son With Disinfectant at the Airport to Prevent Coronavirus
A Malaysian mother has gone viral on social media for dousing her son with disinfectant after arriving at an airport amid fears of the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
The moment was captured at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport and posted online by Facebook user Qi En on Monday, according to AsiaOne.
Chrissy Teigen Reveals How Celebrities Fly Commercial Without Being Bothered
Celebrities are regularly spotted at airports, leaving their gates upon arrival or onboard a flight in the first-class cabin.
However, they are rarely spotted queuing up at the departure gate with the rest of us commoners prior to boarding. So, how do these A-listers magically show up to their flights? Chrissy Teigen has solved that mystery for us, once and for all.
Filipina Airline Passenger Wears Over 5 Pounds of Clothes to Avoid Baggage Fees
A Filipina passenger decided to wear at least 10 pieces of clothing just to avoid paying for extra baggage on a flight.
Gel Rodriguez’s carry-on luggage reportedly exceeded the maximum weight of 15 pounds and was told by airline staff at the check-in counter to pay the excess baggage fee.
Hong Kong Airport Shut Down for 2nd Day as Police Ordered to Clear Protesters Out
Travelers hoping to leave Hong Kong remained stuck in the city as departure flights were canceled for a second consecutive day amid escalating protests against the government.
From early Tuesday, demonstrators occupied the terminal building of Hong Kong International Airport, blocking passengers attempting to advance from the departure level to immigration checkpoints.
Angolan Family Stuck in South Korean Airport for 6 Months After Escaping Violence
A family of six from Angola has been stuck at the Incheon International Airport for six months while seeking refuge in South Korea over fears of persecution in their home country.
The Lulendo family, now relying on strangers to survive, fled from their home after a series of events that ultimately made them fear for their lives.
Passenger Demands Airport Staff Kneel to Apologize for Flight Delay Because of Bad Weather
A plane passenger in China is being condemned online after being caught on video demanding an airport employee to kneel and apologize for his delayed flight due to adverse weather conditions.
The incident took place at the Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport in Henan, central China on Saturday, according to The Paper.
Hong Kong Airport Bans LGBT Ad, Quickly Changes Their Mind After Backlash
A Cathay Pacific ad featuring two men holding hands on a beach was banned from being displayed in Hong Kong’s airport and mass transit.
Hong Kong’s Airport Authority and Mass Transit Railway (MTR) initially refused the poster showing the same-sex couple next to the slogan “move beyond labels” due to the “LGBT content,” according to the South China Morning Post.
Man Posts on Facebook About How He ‘Escaped’ The Philippines With 3 Arrest Warrants
A fugitive from the Philippines caused a stir on social media with a Facebook post detailing how he allegedly evaded airport authorities to sneak out of the country.
Christian “Xian” Gaza, who made local headlines two years ago with a stunt (asking an actress for a date using a billboard), has sparked controversy anew for claiming he has successfully duped immigration officials last year.
K-Pop Star Sprints at Full Speed in Airport to Get Away from Obsessed Fangirls
A video of K-Pop star Park Woo Jin trying to escape overly-obsessive fans known as sasaengs has sparked netizens’ concerns for the former Wanna One member’s safety.
Woo Jin recently made his return to South Korea following his appearance on the Thailand edition of SBS variety show, “Laws of the Jungle.”
Edison Chen Attacks ‘Fan’ Filming Him at the Airport
Hong Kong-Canadian actor Edison Chen lost his cool at a “fan” who got too close for comfort at the airport.
The incident occurred over the weekend when the 38-year-old actor returned to Hong Kong from a trip with model girlfriend Qin Shupei.
Chinese-American Man Yells ‘Trump Save Me’ After Throwing Wife Off Stairs at Taiwan Airport
A Chinese American man was arrested for throwing his wife off a stairway at an airport in Taiwan, and witnesses reportedly overheard him yelling for Trump to save him.
The incident happened on March 18 at around 12:30 a.m. when the husband, only identified as Wan, threw his Taiwanese-Canadian wife, surnamed Chang, off of the fourth-floor staircase in the Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, according to Liberty Times Net as translated by Taiwan News.
