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International airports have begun to resemble shopping malls and theme parks
Designer shops, yoga lounges and live music shows are all available globally
Here are some of the best amenities on offer for passengers travelling in 2016

Published: 13:15 EST, 30 December 2016 | Updated: 13:27 EST, 30 December 2016

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In the past, airports were waiting rooms filled with boredom, soggy sandwiches and weak cups of tea.

But these days, they are centres of commerce and entertainment, with designer shops, yoga lounges, rooftop pools and ice rinks all on offer.

We've rounded up some of the best amenities that have been on offer at airports throughout the world for passengers travelling in 2016...

A pet pig at San Francisco Airport

LiLou the therapy pig helps calm nervous fliers at San Francisco International Airport

Therapy dogs are so 2015, 2016 was all about the therapy pig.

LiLou the therapy pig touched down at San Francisco International Airport in November in a bid to help calm nervous fliers.

She is the first known airport therapy pig in the United States, and she surprises and delights guests at SFO with her winning personality, charming costumes, and painted nails.

A rooftop pool at Singapore's Changi Airport

Singapore Changi Airport has a rooftop pool and spa, where travellers can relax before their flight and catch some rays

Changi has an array of activities for passengers, from the tallest slide in an airport and a cactus garden to high-end shops and hawker food.

But even more impressive is its rooftop pool and spa, where travellers can relax before their flight and catch some rays.

The ice rink and live music shows at Seoul's Incheon Airport

Seoul's Incheon Airport is home to an 'ice' rink that's open year round, allowing passengers to practise their skate technique in any weather.

If you have your own skates, which would be a strange thing to carry in your hand luggage, entry is free.

Passengers using Seoul's Incheon Airport can try out their ice rink and witness one of the many live music performances by local musicians

Otherwise for between 2,000 – 4,000 South Korean Won (around £3), you can hire skates and a safety helmet.

The airport also has a museum and musicians regularly put on live performances for travellers.

The planetarium at Tokyo's Haneda Airport

Tokyo's Haneda Airport is the only one in the world with a Planetarium.

You can get coffee and snacks before settling in to count some 40million stars.

It also holds special cultural activities throughout the year, where you can become familiar with Japanese culture by participating in a hands-on Kokeshi and Origami making session.

The singing robot at Glasgow airport

GLAdys, the UK's first humanoid robot airport ambassador, is on hand to welcome customers who are arriving or departing Glasgow airport

Stressed travellers at Glasgow airport are being given a festive boost thanks to a singing robot.

GLAdys, the UK's first humanoid robot airport ambassador, is on hand to welcome customers who are arriving or departing.

In her role as chief airport entertainer, she sings and dances, as well as telling stories, which have all had a festive theme over the Christmas period.

Michelin-starred food in Stuttgart

Stuttgart's Top Air is the only Michelin-starred restaurant in an airport.

From inside, you'll be able to enjoy views of the Swabian mountains as you indulge in some of its culinary offerings.

The loos at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

These toilets at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport were revealed as America’s Best Restroom in November

The toilets at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport were revealed as America’s Best Restroom in November.

Voters were particularly enamoured with the bathroom's twinkling mosaic wall tiles, soft mood lighting and well-placed nooks to rest luggage.

Many of the stalls now feature colourful artworks by local artists and they've also been decked out with digital displays showing up-to-date flight information and details about when the facilities were last cleaned.

Yoga at Frankfurt airport

If you're travelling through Frankfurt, you can pop into one of two yoga lounges at the airport.

Mats are available in both spaces and the free facility is open 24 hours a day.