Any pro tips / life hacks for taking biz calls at the airport and limiting external noise such as music or PA announcements (outside of the lounges). Tried a family care bathroom once...sort of worked.

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Plantronics/Poly 8200 UC. Just remember: other people you’re calling can hear you VERY well (but can’t hear any of the PA, etc) so you can use your indoor/library voice.

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Air pods have active noise cancellation. Not sure how it would do with random PA announcements. Perhaps a lounge for folks w status?

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Am on the verge of trying those maternity pods as a solution but there's a balance and not trying to be weird lol

Please don’t take a pod away from someone who might need it! I would find a high quality headphone (maybe ask your IT) that does background noise reduction. As others have suggested, getting lounge access is a good investment too. Sometimes your company can provide you with a day pass.

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I don't see anything wrong with letting them know you're at the airport. A little bit of noise that you can't control shouldn't be an issue. Somewhat standard these days. Mute when not talking and use earbuds.

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