Win tickets and go tax-free shopping at Portland International Airport
Just in time for the holiday shopping season comes word that yet another local favorite has opened up a shop at Oregon’s Portland International Airport. The airport already has a pre-security shopping street populated with branches of Powell’s Books, Made in Oregon, the Oregon Pendleton Store, Nike, and the Real Mother Goose. Now Portland-based Columbia […]
Porter Airlines arrives at Chicago Midway
Greetings from Toronto, where travelers heading to Montreal, Newark, Chicago – and soon several other U.S. cities – are discovering they can skip the trek out to Toronto Pearson International Airport. Instead, an increasing number of folks are taking the short (really short; three minutes max) free ferry ride to Toronto City Centre Airport (TCCA), […]
Airports and airlines celebrate America Recycles Day
Tomorrow, Saturday Nov 15th, is America Recycles Day – a day dedicated to encouraging Americans to recycle and purchase recycled products. The folks at Kansas City International Airport (MCI) are already celebrating. Today they’ll be handing out discount coupons from The Paradies Shops and HMS Host airport concessions to reward customers “caught” recycling in the […]
A guide to power outlets at airports
See those folks crawling around on the floor at the airport? The ones not under five years old are just looking for a power outlet. Here’s help: A Wiki dedicated to locating power outlets at airports. Add your discoveries – and remember to pack your power strip.
Free wireless Internet access at new Indy airport
The new Indianapolis International Airport (IND) opened earlier this week, complete with a new terminal building, new parking facilities, new interstate access via I-70, new air traffic control tower, and $4 worth of original artwork. In addition to lots of new shopping and dining opportunities, the airport is also offering travelers free wireless Internet access. […]
No whining: Vino Volo now at San Antonio International Airport
Vino Volo, which has been steadily opening soothing wine-tasting restaurants at airports around the country, officially opens another one today (November 12th) at San Antonio International Airport (SAT). Coming soon: a second branch at Philadelphia International Airport and a new branch at Newark Liberty airport.
Love the layover: vintage toy trains at San Francisco International Airport
A new exhibition at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is all about trains. (New York Central Railroad with alphabet blocks (push toy) 1885-95; Collection of Rod Cornell) Inside Track presents more than 200 vintage toy trains and accessories-including two miniature train layouts. In addition to realistic-looking trains, there are specialty items such as Mickey Mouse […]
Free Wi-Fi and more at Oakland International Airport
Good news for laptop-toting travelers passing through Oakland International Airport (OAK). Starting today, (Monday, November 10th) there’s free Wi-Fi Internet service throughout the airport. The service is provided by FreeFi Networks, the same company that now provides the free Wireless Internet access at Denver International Airport. You’ll need to watch some advertising before you get […]
Big, strong baggage handlers on duty
This seems like it could be fun: Today (Monday, Nov 10th), the largest trade union in the United Kingdom is bringing two of Britain’s strongest men, Rob Frampton and Laurence Shahlaie, to Heathrow and Manchester airports to help passengers guess the weight of their luggage. No word on exactly how these big guys will do […]