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Travel Tidbits from Airports Near You

Lots of fun – and important – events taking place at airports this week.

Airports have been celebrating Valentine’s Day all week.

A great Valentine's Day amenity at @Reagan_Airport! Adding it to the round-up. #StuckatTheAirport #Airports #ValentinesDay https://t.co/g2qG1pYqLQ
— Harriet Baskas (@hbaskas) February 14, 2024

❤️ LOVE is in the air at Midway!

Don't forget…

If you're flying through on Valentine's Day, join us in Central Market from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and listen to live music, show off at the selfie wall, and more. #MDWLove 🎼🛍️💄 pic.twitter.com/4gFd8Vjn8U
— Midway Intl. Airport (@fly2midway) February 14, 2024

Flight attendants picketed at airports across the country on Tuesday and Alaska Airlines flight attendants voted to authorize a strike.

“Our unions are staging a worldwide day of action today to ratchet up pressure for industry leading contracts. Nearly a 100k flight attendants are demanding long-overdue improvements. We’re hoping everyone who can will join our fight and our picket lines.” https://t.co/6wtaymLCW9
— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) February 13, 2024

Three separate unions representing thousands of flight attendants walked the picket line at 30 airports on Tuesday as they pushed for new contracts, higher wages and better working conditions. pic.twitter.com/e1hfgrLPh5
— CBS Evening News with Tony Dokoupil (@CBSEveningNews) February 14, 2024

BREAKING: @AFAAlaska Flight Attendants overwhelmingly voted to authorize a strike, with 99.48% in support of authorizing the strike should management fail to agree to significant improvements. https://t.co/6lWFw7jvH9
— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) February 13, 2024

Indianapolis International Airport (IND) figured out what to do with the basketball court that appeared in the Civic Plaza.

A courtside view like no other! We tipped off #NBAAllStar2024 in style with Mascot Mania, featuring @PacersBoomer, @FreddyFever, @Colts Blue, @indyindians Rowdie, @IndyElevenZeke, @TheButlerBlue, @RafaelOnTV, @djmamamia, & @avonnorth1 @avonsouth student-athlete leaders. 🏀 ⭐ pic.twitter.com/tKxrSGOU5l
— Indianapolis International Airport (IND) (@INDairport) February 13, 2024

And Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is now home to the largest American Express Centurion Lounge.

ATL is now home to the largest @AmericanExpress Centurion Lounge. This unique space opens on February 14th! Here’s a glimpse of what’s inside. pic.twitter.com/U5fL9GdIMA
— Atlanta Airport (@ATLairport) February 14, 2024