No one wants to be on a plane that is flying into or out of an airport considered the “world’s scariest.” So, as a word of advice — avoid the Gisborne Airport in New Zealand if you can.
This airport is one of the few in the world that has a railway line crossing its main runway. This means that a plane can be taking off or landing here while a train is crossing the tarmac at the same time.
As of last year, the Gisborne City Vintage Railway’s steam train is the main one that crosses through the airport to go from Gisborne and Muriwai, as reported by the Daily Mail.
Despite it sounding — and looking based on pictures — extremely nerve-wrecking for both pilots and passengers on the plane, trains thankfully only pass through this airport about 15 times a year.
And this crisscrossing only really operates in the summer and when cruise ships are visiting — because tourists love to catch a glimpse of the bizarre scene.
A lot of coordination and planning between the traffic controllers and pilots has to take place when this intersection is happening — especially because the airport operates daily.
“It is a very challenging task for the airport authorities to manage landing at the intersecting runway along the operational rail route, which has scheduled departures and arrivals itself. The airport is a major link to enter the small region of Gisborne and hosts more than 60 domestic flights,” as explained in a Facebook post.
And while this airport might be the most frightening one — the Istanbul airport has been named the most expensive in terms of food and drinks.
Travelers clearly can’t catch a break.
Italian newspaper Corriere Della Sera shared some of the shocking prices seen in this airport.
Visitors can expect to be charged $19.95 for a beer, while a single banana costs almost $7.
If you ever find yourself in this European airport — don’t be surprised when you see that a 3-ounce piece of lasagna costs $28, according to the Italian news website L’Economia.
Putting expensive costs aside — if you’re curious which foods and drinks you should avoid at any airport, experts say to steer clear of alcohol, caffeinated beverages, fountain drinks, beans and prepackaged food.
Alcohol and caffeinated beverages are both diuretics — meaning they dehydrate you.
“The air in planes is very dry and can contribute to dehydration, which can be exacerbated by drinking alcohol,” Stephanie Schiff, a registered dietitian nutritionist at Northwell Huntington Hospital, told The Post.
“Dehydration can lead to headaches, fatigue and dizziness.”
Drinking coffee to make you feel more alive when getting on an early morning flight might sound like a good idea, but it can actually have a rebound effect and instead make you sleepier.
According to Schiff, sodas and other carbonated drinks can cause bloating, which can lead to an upset stomach during travel.
Beans can also cause bloating, “…which can be worse when you fly due to changes in air pressure,” the expert said. “You don’t want to deal with that on a plane, so avoid those bean burritos.”
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