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Airport Amenity of the Week: CLT’s “I Speak” program

09/25/26

Landing at a busy airport if you don’t speak the local language can be daunting. And at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), which welcomed 4.7 million international passengers during 2025, they’ve got an inclusive program – not just an app – that can help with that. During Stuck at the Airport’s recent residency at CLT, […]

Harriet Baskas

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Tickets for new Qantas 18-hour nonstop flight between New York & Sydney begin August 2027

World’s Best Airlines, according to Skytrax

I flew to four Pacific Northwest Airports and didn’t go through a security check once

What’s old is new again: United testing food delivery to the gate

Listen to this. But maybe not on a plane

Alaska Airlines spreading its wings to Athens & Paris

Marking National Aviation Day

Want: this airline etiquette gear from Lufthansa

3 things: soccer artifacts + free hotel stays + a FIFA livery

Friday roundup: Qantas Project Sunrise + July 4th travel

Airport Amenity of the Week: CLT’s “I Speak” program

09/25/26

Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Tickets for new Qantas 18-hour nonstop flight between New York & Sydney begin August 2027

09/24/26

Love long flights? Australian carrier, Qantas, plans to begin selling tickets for new 18-hour (!) non-stop service between Sydney and New York in August 2027 for flights set to begin in mid-2028. This will be the first ever non-stop commercial service between Australia and the New York and is part of the the airline’s Project […]

Celebrate Dolly Day from 9 to 5 at Nashville Int’l Airport

09/23/26

While plans move forward to rename Nashville International Airport (BNA) in honor of Dolly Parton, the airport is joining worldwide celebrations for Dolly Day, on September 25. Here’s what’s on the schedule, which runs from 9 to 5, of course. Dolly Songs on the BNA Stage BNA’s live music stage (C/D exit area near Green […]

More new airport concessions: SEA edition

09/22/26

Yesterday, we gathered up some of the new concessions offerings recently arrived and coming soon to several airports around the county, including Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Nashville International Airport. The list doesn’t end there. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) just announced 17 new dining and retail stores selected for […]

Coming soon to airports near you. (Don’t read this hungry)

09/21/26

Several airports celebebrated last week’s Airport Concessions Day (it’s a thing…) by sharing news of new concessions and expansion projects planned for their terminals. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), claims that it’s “America’s Tastiest Airport” and already has more than 100 concessions. The airport has some new local dining […]

World’s Best Airlines, according to Skytrax

09/18/26

There are lots of ways – and plenty of organizations – that rank airports and airlines. Skytrax, an international air transport rating organisation, is one of the major awards sought by airlines and the 2026 World Airline Awards were just announced. Here’s the rundown. See if your favorite airline made the list. Singapore Airlines took the […]