The improvements to the Kabul International Airport over the past three years have been significant. Three years ago, entry to Afghanistan via this airport would have left no doubt that Afghanistan was a poor, impoverished, war-torn nation. While Afghanistan is still struggling, the airport reflects improvement. In fact, one might forget, if squinting just right, and everything is working as it should, that a war is still ongoing. One might even find that the Kabul International Airport can be a comfortable and reasonably safe, considering the circumstances, place to await a flight arrival or departure. The waiting areas are now clean and climate-controlled. A VIP area, smoking zone, snack bar, and duty free shopping are now accessible to airport patrons. Razor wire has given way to tempered glass. Functional, large flat-screen, televisions are prolific throughout the terminal. Bullet holes are no longer visible anywhere and much attention has been given to the aesthetics of the building. Airport staff, airline employees (currently, I think there are about eight commercial airlines operating out of Kabul International), and the Afghanistan National Police can be seen smiling at times and my experience has always been that I treated professionally, with respect and courtesy. Checkpoints and added security measures still exist and I am glad they do. It is well worth a slight delay or inconvenience to help ensure the airport is a safe environment for everyone. With the opening of the new terminal, I can only imagine that the Kabul International Airport will continue to improve. Good Journeys!