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Chinese Man eats free at airport for a year using a single plane ticket

In a peculiar tale, a Chinese man purchased a first-class plane ticket and re-booked it 300 times. In order to receive free meals at the airport’s VIP lounge without boarding a single flight.

According to a report, he utilised the ticket to enter the VIP lounge at Xi’an International Airport, where rich visitors dine for free. Before his trip, the man showed his ticket to the lounge employees at the airport in Shaanxi province.

He then ate a lunch like to that of a first-class passenger and opted to reschedule his flight for a later time. Rather, he returned home and rescheduled his flight, most likely for the following day. Over 300 times a year, he rescheduled his flight in the same way. A fresh day, a fresh ticket, the same delicious meal, and then the ritual process of rescheduling his journey.

Officials from Eastern China Airlines found the man’s scam, when they observed that his one ticket had been rescheduled 300 times in less than a year. According to the New York Daily News, airline representatives acknowledged that there was little they could do to stop the regular meal. The carrier’s spokeswoman referred to the man’s free meal plan as a “rare act.”

The human meal ticket was stopped when Eastern China Airlines officials confronted him. The airline lost at least $90,000 because of the man. Authorities from Eastern China Airlines confronted him and banned him from carrying out this behaviour any more. He eventually paid his fully refundable ticket and received his entire refund after all of this.

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Top 10 Largest Airports in the World by Size

When it comes to the world’s busiest and largest airports, size matters—not just in terms of the area they cover, but also in the volume of passengers they handle and the number of flights they accommodate.

As air travel continues to grow, airports around the globe are expanding and upgrading to meet increasing demand.

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In 2024, several airports stand out for their impressive size and capacity. This article takes a closer look at these massive aviation hubs, highlighting their key features and what makes them the largest airports in the world today.

Country	Airport	Area (sq km)
Saudi Arabia	King Fahd International Airport	776
United States	Denver International Airport	135
Malaysia	Kuala Lumpur International Airport	100
Turkey	Istanbul Airport	76
China	Beijing Daxing International Airport	46
Egypt	Cairo International Airport	36
Thailand	Suvarnabhumi Airport	32
Spain	Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport	30
Canada	Edmonton International Airport (YEG)	28
Netherlands	Amsterdam Airport Schiphol	27
Australia	Brisbane International Airport	27
Germany	Frankfurt Airport	23
India	Rajiv Gandhi International Airport	22

King Fahd International Airport, Saudi Arabia – Spanning a staggering 776 square kilometers, King Fahd International Airport is the largest airport in the world by area. Its vast expanse reflects its crucial role as a major hub in the Middle East.

Denver International Airport, United States – Covering 135 square kilometers, Denver International Airport ranks second in size. Known for its distinctive peaked roof and extensive facilities, it serves as a major gateway in North America.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Malaysia – With an area of 100 square kilometers, Kuala Lumpur International Airport is a key international hub in Southeast Asia, offering extensive services and connectivity.

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Istanbul Airport, Turkey – Istanbul Airport covers 76 square kilometers. This relatively new airport has quickly become one of the largest and busiest, positioning itself as a central point for travel between Europe and Asia.

Beijing Daxing International Airport, China – Beijing Daxing International Airport, with 46 square kilometers, is one of the newest major airports, featuring an impressive design and extensive facilities to handle growing passenger traffic.