The days when the Shulchan Aruk was written, even gentile women dressed far more modestly, so in my opinion there is more danger of inappropriately looking at women and seeing far more than just a “pinky” during the time spent walking around the airport terminal than when seated when you can simply read.
The best advice I can give is that when it says “stay far away from a woman” it means stay away from thinking about women in your mind. Don’t get caught up in long conversations.
We need to respect the fact that we are only one person amidst many all legitimately seeking to get to their destination on time. I book window seats and I can keep to myself like that.
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