Air travel today is a world away from what it used to be. Mass tourism, rising prices, and the restrictions placed by the global pandemic have made flying a considerable challenge. Furthermore, the airport experience is often fraught with overcrowding and annoying red tape. But it wasn't always. Back in the day, airports were seen as oases of calm and tranquility where passengers could relax and unwind before catching their flight.
Click through and take a look at some of the world's most popular airports in their vintage heyday.