Greetings from the North Pole International Airport
A bit of aviation history, courtesy of NORAD, The North American Aerospace Defense Command. The agency launched its multi-lingual NORAD Tracks Santa (NTS) Web site on Monday so that we can all stay up-to-date on Santa’s whereabouts. Long before the Wright brothers flew the first airplane or the Montgolfier brothers launched the first hot air […]
Karaoke at the airport? Yes! In Houston.
Sometimes dreams really do come true! In the past I’ve joked (sort of…) that it would be great if airport amenities included speed-dating, tattooing, and karaoke – especially during the busy holiday travel season. Now comes word that Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport is not just hiring choirs and bands to entertain travelers during this […]
Finally! A pay-per-visit lounge at LAX
Airport club rooms aren’t just for frequent fliers with expense accounts anymore. At least not at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Starting Thursday, Dec 4, 2008, travelers 21years old and older in search of a relaxing, somewhat upscale place to hang out before or between flights can now pay $25 and spend up to three […]