One of the executive orders President Joe Biden signed on his first day in office is a 100-day mask mandate. The rule applies to all federal property, including national parks, →
It has been difficult – to say the least – to read anything but political news this week. But we did take a break and found these fun aviation-related treasures →
Stuck at The Airport’s “5 Things We Love About…” series is back for the new year celebrating more features and amenities at airports around the country and the world. Today →
Flying to D.C.? Leave your firearms at home If you’re flying to any airport near Washington, D.C. in the days leading up to the inauguration, you’ll have to leave your →
Citing “a disturbing increase in incidents where airline passengers have disrupted flights with threatening or violent behavior,” the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Wednesday it will ratchet up its legal →
Now that ‘contactless’ is king, travel retail brand Hudson is rolling out airport convenience stores that will use Amazon’s ‘Just Walk Out’ technology. The first Hudson Nonstop shop will open →
Going skiing? Save your Alaska Airlines boarding pass If you’ve checked the rules and restrictions and feel safe flying to a ski resort this season, keep in mind that you →
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s new rules regarding service animals and emotional support animals on airplanes goes into effect January 11, 2021. You can read all the details here, but →
Stuck at the Airport world headquarters is in Seattle. So we pay extra attention to what’s happening at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). The airport is building a new $968 million →
Sometimes low-tech is the best. Even when it comes to New Year’s Resolutions. Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) once again invited travelers to write their New Year’s resolutions on sticky notes →
5 Ways Your Next Airport Visit Could Be Contactless (This is a slightly different version of a story we prepared for USA TODAY) In addition to cleaning, sanitizing, and setting →
Skip the lines and get a COVID-19 test at your hotel (This is a slightly different version of our story for NBC News) You may not be able to work →
Do you collect anything? (Or a lot of things?) Here at the Seattle headquarters of Stuck at the Airport, we share space with Space Needle souvenirs, cowgirl memorabilia, and other →
If there was ever a year that we need to ‘start over,’ ‘start fresh,’ or turn over a new leaf, this is it. Here’s to a safe New Year. Hopefully →
Back on the leash The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has ruled that airlines no longer have to make the same accommodations for emotional support animals as they do for →
2020 has been so rough that it feels as if we should get a pass on making – and trying to keep – New Year’s resolutions in 2021. But if →
In 2021. Dallas’ NorthPark Center will present #IfThenSheCan – The Exhibit, which will feature 123 3-D printed statues of contemporary women working in the STEM professions of science, technology, engineering, →
Hoping you are safe and warm with people you love today. →
While we’re all staying home, it’s good to know Santa and his team are going to be flying around the world. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is helping out. The →
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is home to the SFO Museum, which does a great job of bringing top drawer exhibits to the terminals. The SFO Museum’s newest offering runs →
Use your words We spotted a few airports celebrating National Crossword Puzzle Day on December 21 with their very own aviation-themed puzzles. The holiday marks the day the first-known printed →
Dreaming about travel? Us too. But how will our journeys be changed by the pandemic? (This is a slightly different version of a story we prepared for NBC News.) Sanitizing →
We’re not sure how we missed this one, It’s not like we’ve been too busy traveling. But we just love this Eau de Baggage video put out by Vancouver International →
We used to think that putting roulette wheel numbers on the baggage carousel was the coolest thing you could do with that space. MSP’s new bag claim carousel But Minneapolis-St. →
What does Santa do after he finishes all that hard work delivering presents on Christmas Eve? He’ll go up the last chimney, climb into his sleigh, and make his way →
If we were traveling around this month, we’d certainly be spending a lot of time in airport gift shops buying Christmas chocolates and other treats. Some of that chocolate would →
Airlines aren’t messing around when they say “Wear a mask. Or else.” So far, Delta Air Lines has banned more than 700 passengers who refuse to mask up. And Alaska →
Holiday travel is going to be different than usual this year. But airports are still going to be celebrating with decorations, music, and special events. Here’s a sampling. We’ll bring →
COVID-19 is bringing new technologies and workarounds to airports. And customer service desks are riding that wave. Recently, StuckatTheAirport.com reported on several airports now offering virtual information desks. Louisville Muhammad →
Welcome to another episode of our 5 Things We Love About… series, which celebrates features and amenities at airports around the country and the world. Today we land at ‘The →
Oh what we’d give to be on an airplane watching a safety video right now. Better yet, one of the charming and quirky safety videos that Air New Zealand puts →
Despite challenges, airports landed welcome new amenities this year [This is a slightly different version of the story we prepared for USA TODAY] Despite the challenges set out by COVID-19 →
It’s been a while since we had a story about someone trying to pass off what is clearly a pet as an emotional support animal so that the pet will →
Whether or not you’re flying during the holidays, it pays to keep up to date with what airports are doing to serve passengers during what is sure to be another →
Boeing Field, officially King County International Airport (BFI), is located about 4 miles south of downtown Seattle and is one of the busiest general aviation airports in the country. A →
Note: I was compensated by National Car Rental for this post. All thoughts and opinions are my own. As the holidays approach and COVID-19 concerns continue to guide every step →
Even if you’re not traveling just yet, you can shop for future travel. (This is an updated version of a story we prepared for NBC News) A gift-season mantra the →
Denver International Airport (DEN) now has its first outdoor deck, thanks to the airport’s $1.5 billion Gate Expansion Program. The deck is located on Concourse B, at the far western →
If you are traveling over the Thanksgiving weekend, please be careful. And keep in mind the millions of times you’ve been reminded and, more recently, begged to wash your hands, →
We’re declaring the virtual information booth an official trend at airports. Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) rolled out its Virtual Information Booth back in May 2020. The super social →
Food not included… Are you a fan of British Airways? The airline knows that many people are yearning for something – anything – to remind them of the excitement of →
Singapore’s Changi Airport doesn’t have many passengers flying in or out of its amenity-filled terminals right now. But creative holiday-themed landside activities are making sure the airport remains a desirable →
Cologne-based luggage company Rimowa has been making coveted suitcases and travel accessories since 1898. Now the company known for signature aluminum cases has teamed up with Rizzoli publishing to create →
Easier ordering + pickup for airport food The newest trend at airports right now seems to be expanding the options for mobile food ordering, no-contact pickup and food delivery to →
In ‘normal’ times, when we’re not in airports, we’re in museums. And the ongoing pandemic is wreaking havoc with museums. “The financial state of U.S. museums is moving from bad →
We may be staying home but airports are still rolling out fun services, amenities, and cool attractions. The latest is a state-of-the-art water feature in New York at LaGuardia Airport →
(A slightly different version of our story on airport masks policies first appeared on USA TODAY) Although COVID-19 cases are surging, holiday flight bookings are up. The uptick in travel →
PHL re-ZOOMs artist demo series Stuck at the Airport is a big fan of the live music, art, and performance programs offered by airports around the country. The COVID-19 pandemic →
[This is a slightly different version of a story we wrote for NBC News] Are you feeling better about traveling somewhere? Since March 2020, COVID-19 and government-mandated border closings have →
Our “5 Things We Love About…” series celebrates features and amenities at airports around the country and the world. Today we land at Bradley International Airport (BDL), in Windsor Locks, →