As the world becomes more of a global community, air travel becomes more important. Airports play an important role in making sure that passengers get where they are going safely, quickly, and comfortably. In this fascinating look at airports, you will travel to a time when airplanes landed on grassy fields. Then you'll move forward, learning about the many changes and improvements that have been made through the years. Finally, you'll get a glimpse of how the latest technology is shaping the terminals of tomorrow. Plenty of photos and fun fact boxes accompany this in-depth look at airports and what it takes to handle the millions who fly every year. Book jacket.