Why do we need moving walkways?

Let's start with why we do need them.


People usually encounter moving walkways in the airport. They are presumably there, I've never taken a formal seminar on the matter, because people have a perceived need for them. Another possibility is that someone thought we needed them. Why would someone think that. Well, luggage can get heavy, people might be in a hurry, older people have trouble walking, handicap people might get around easier. Ok, those are good enough reasons to have them. It's not like I said I am against them.

Let's move on to reasons against them.

I am inside an airport faced with the moving walkway for two reasons in most cases. Either A, I am going on a trip that will last at least an hour sitting in a plane, or B, I am coming back from a trip that has lasted at least an hour sitting in a plane. I, upon exiting the airplane will especially be a little tired of sitting, and would enjoy the activity of carrying my luggage. Studies have shown that sitting for extending periods of time is not a healthy habit to hold (needs citations but I've read it enough that it should be easy to find online).

In brief, I have concluded that moving walkways are useful, but one should be vigilant in maintaining the healthy lifestyle we all desire. Choosing to use the walkways when we are capable of walking the short distance is not the best option in my opinion. If I am rushed, I would not disregard the option of moving a little faster by using the walkway.

Right on, next topic will come shortly.