Traveler Checks Phone Alert

You wait in an airport lounge as a sudden alert flashes on your screen.

You are seated near a crowded gate when a flashing message interrupts your quiet wait. The announcement hints at a last-minute gate change due to a technical issue. People begin shuffling with suitcases and murmurs swell as the announcement repeats. Describe the moment you decide how to respond.

Start here: Note the flicker of the alert on your device.

Focus

Immediate decision

One rule

Avoid naming airlines or airports