Pittsburgh Airport getting a swank makeover
PIttsburgh International Airport is getting a swank new terminal. See what it will look like. →
Alaska Airlines will build a new lounge at SFO Airport.
Alaska Airlines plans to open a new swank lounge – with a view – at SFO Airport. →
SFO Airport gets observation deck
San Francisco International Airport now has an outdoor observation deck. Know of others? We’re making a list. →
Airports named for U.S. Presidents
For Presidents Day – a list of airports named for U.S. presidents. →
Tampa Int’l latest airport to tighten leash on pets
Last year, Portland International Airport and several other airports followed the lead of airlines in tightening the leash on what consitutes an ’emotional support’ animal and the expected and acceptable →
Alaska Airlines Valentine’s Day BOGO sale
Alaska Airlines is offering a Valentine’s Day Buy-One-Get-One fare sale to select city pairs. →
Airports, airlines have Valentine’s Day treat for travelers
Airports and airlines have sweet treats and suprises on tap for travelers on Valentine’s Day. →
TSA’s Top 10 Most Unusual Finds of 2018
TSA has released a video of the Top 10 Most Unusual Finds of 2018. Take a look. →
Eating at airports: 2 ideas to steal from Heathrow
Two great amenities Heathrow Airport offers that we think other airports should adopt. →
Turkish Airlines’ new safety video has LEGO Movie 2 theme
Turkish Airlines’ new inflight safety video features the characters from The LEGO Movie 2. It’s fun!
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London’s Viktor Wynd Museum of Curiosities
It’s too snowy to go home to Seattle, so here are some snaps from London’s Viktor Wynd Museum of Curiosities. Includig a charming two-headed lamb. →
Visting the Bankside hotel in London
The Bankside hotel in London is filled with art and offers some quirky guest amenities, including a vending machine that dispenses cocktails, engagement rings and handmade sparkly pants. →
TSA: 2018 was record-breaking year for guns found at airports
During 2018, TSA officers found a record-breaking number of guns in carry-on bags at airport checkpoints. →
Testing, testing: Does this airport terminal work?
How do airports test new terminals? We joined a group of ‘fake’ passengers. →
Alaska Airlines’ Captain Marvel plane – flying now
Alaska Airlines has painted one of its planes to honor the new Captain Marvel movie. →
Good work, AtYourGate
AtYourGate is celebrating its one year anniversary with discount on in-airport food delivery. →
Treats for travelers at LAX
LAX is hosting events this week to celebrate the Chinese New Year and the GRAMMY Awards. →
Free stuff from airlines? Look for it on the ground
From free ski lift tickets to discounts on meals and attractions, your airline or train boarding pass may be hiding some hidden perks. →
Free flights for “Pats” on JetBlue
JetBlue is giving anyone named “Pat” flying to or from Boston and Atlanta a free flight today. The airline is the official airline of the New England Patriots. →
Puppy Bowl at Denver Airport
Denver International Airports fourth annual Puppy Bowl takes place Friday, February 1. →
United, American add to free entertainment menu
American AIrlines and United Airlines adding to the menu of free inflight entertainment. →
Baby, It’s Cold Outside
Baby, It’s Cold Outside and that means airlines are cancelling flights. →
Chill out with Cathay Pacific’s yoga/meditation space at Hong Kong Airport
Cathay Pacific has opened a yoga and meditation space in The Pier Business Class Lounge at Hong Kong International Airport. →
Shutdown over (for now); support for airport workers continues
Funding for all parts of the US government has been reinstated – for three weeks – and TSA, FAA, CBP and other federal employees who have been required to work →
Fresh art at SFO and PDX airports
Fresh art SFO and PDX airports features surfboards and an interactive work inspired by the Northern Lights. →
JetBlue’s charming Marine Air Terminal at LGA
JetBlue celebrates one year at LaGuardia’s Marine Air Terminal (Terminal A). →
Harriet’s hotel stay
Where to stay at LAX Airport. →
More TSA no shows; but more support for TSA workers
More TSA workers are staying home. Those that are going to work – without paychecks- are getting thank-yous from their communities. →
Fancy a fast trip to London & Paris?
Not much time to travek? It’s possible to visit London and Paris in four or five days. →
TSA getting love + shutting checkpoints
TSA is shutting more airport security checkpoints due to lack of workers. But communities are stepping up with love, food and no-interest loands for TSA, FAA and other government workers who are showing up for work. →
More love for unpaid airport workers
An outpouring of donuts, pizza, financial support and more for TSA, FAA, and other airport employees who are showing up to work but not getting paid. →
Louisville Int’l Airport to be renamed for Muhammad Ali
Louisville International Airport has changed its name to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. →
Snaps from United’s new Polaris Lounge at LAX
United Airlines has opened a new Polaris lounge at Los Angeles International Airport. See some snaps. →
Travel Tidbits: Long security lines + airfare deals
Travel Tidbits: Long lines at airports + airfare deals →
Gov’t shutdown causes closed checkpoints – and pizza – at airports
Closed checkpoints – and pizza – at airports due to government shutdown. →
PIT, SEA and airport vendors offer food, resources to help to unpaid TSA, FAA workers.
PIT, SEA airports offering food, resources to unpaid TSA, FAA workers. →
JetBlue giving away ‘Hamilton’ tickets in Puerto Rico
JetBlue is giving away tickets to see ‘Hamilton’ in Puerto Rico. →
How DFW is upping its customer service game
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport has a unique way of making sure its customer service level is top notch. →
PHX Sky Harbor Airport celebrates new concourse
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport celebrates new shops, dining venues and amenities its newly named John S. McCain III Terminal 3. →
Aviation history on view at Wichita Eisenhower National Airport
Witchita Eisenhower Airport celebrates the city’s aviation history. →
Souvenir Sunday: mouthwash tabs for travelers
Souvenir Sunday: Would you use these travel-ready mouthwash tabs? →
Chicago O’Hare’s new state-of-the-art accessible restroom
Chicago O’Hare Airport has a new state-of-the-art accessibly restroom. →
SEA & DFW airports wager over NFL Wild Card game
SEA and DFW airports – and some airport restaurants – are engaged in some wagering for Saturday’s NFL Wild Card playoff game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Dallas Cowboys, →
Travel Tidbits: deals on museums, NY hotels and trains
Travel Tidbits: Free museum admissions this weekend, deals on hotels in NYC, Eurail updates – and the closing of an iconic Boston restaurant. →
Airport restaurant week returns to Chicago Airports
Airport Restaurant week is coming back to Chicago’s O’Hare and Midway airports. Arrive hungry. →
Travel tidbits to start 2019
Starting 2019 with a look at some travel tidbits. →
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! A look back at some fun airport stories from 2018. →
Best airport amenities 2018
A “Best” list: Great amenities introduced at airports during 2018. →