Stuck, contentedlyWhen severe weather conditions caused the cancellation of over 1,500 flights to and from New York’s airports, we were one of those affected. We got stuck at Taipei’s Taoyuan International Airport. Circular cushioned seats, seats with expansive legroom and backrest, open spaces by the cafes where passengers bunked in and more. As soon as we had settled in the lounge where we would be spending the next 12 hours, I went to the noodle soup bar to have my fill of herbed vermicelli soup, then a second helping of beef noodle soup. I imagined our future airport to be like this, where a marooned visitor like me wouldn’t mind getting stuck, contentedly.

Source: Philippine Star January 16, 2026 16:01 UTC