Sneaky Ways Airports Get You To Spend Money

Ever been stuck in an airport, parched and hungry? You’ve already spent a fortune on tickets and baggage fees, and somehow you end up buying a giant Toblerone and a $5 water. You’re not alone. Spending in airports hit $40 billion in 2017. On average, travelers will spend anywhere from $11 and $140 per airport visit. But all that spending is not entirely your fault. Airports are purposely laid out to lead passengers through moneymaking areas.